Donation Attendant - Full Time (Huntington)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC•Huntington, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking for Donation Attendants for our stores in Huntington, IN.! If you’re looking for the run of the mill retail job, this isn’t it. If you want to serve your community while building your career with an eco-friendly organization, then this might be the opportunity for you! Goodwill’s mission is to Empower and prepare people for independence through training, personal growth and work. Goodwill stores support this mission by collecting and selling goods donated by the community. As a Donation Attendant, you are the face of the organization! When a donor arrives, you can expect to bring the donation into the building and issue a tax receipt. Once inside, the donated items need to be sorted by category. You may even get to test items to ensure they are operational prior to being priced and placed on the sales floor. Can you lift, push or pull up to 20 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. occasionally and 100 lbs. occasionally? Are you friendly? Do you have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills? Do you thrive in a fast paced and changing environment? If so, you might just be perfect for this position! Goodwill offers competitive wages and we pay bi-weekly. We offer great full-time benefits including medical, dental and vision; a 401K plan; life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP); holiday pay; paid time off (PTO), and in store discounts. We also offer set rotating schedules, and there is no working the “late shift”! If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today! You may apply online or in person at the store!

Requirements

Can you lift, push or pull up to 20 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. occasionally and 100 lbs. occasionally?
Are you friendly?
Do you have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills?
Do you thrive in a fast paced and changing environment?
Subject to background check
Ability to work within the team concept
Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the Drug Free Workplace Program.
Fully comply with Goodwill policy regarding values and ethical behavior with special emphasis on the Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

Answers the donation door as soon as the buzzer rings.
Unloads donations for the donor and handles donations in a professional manner while bringing them inside. Places the donations in the appropriate staging area.
Distributes tax receipts.
Processes donations efficiently
Accurately prices and moves merchandise directly to staging areas.
Assists in maintaining safety and security of donated merchandise. Assists in controlling theft of donated items.
Uses hand truck, pallet jack or flat carts to move donations or customer items for pickup.
Keeps area clean and organized during and at end of shift.
Follows all safety rules and practices.
Heavy lifting, pushing and pulling required.
Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
In order to promote customer and donor satisfaction it is mandatory for employees who come in contact with the public to maintain a positive work outlook and to project a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor at all times when dealing with customers, donors, co workers, and clients.
Reports need for any necessary materials/equipment.
Ensures walkways, aisles, exits, and safety equipment areas (i.e., fire extinguishers or fire hoses) are clear and unobstructed.