Donation Attendant (Hammond, LA)

Goodwill Industries Of Southeastern Louisiana • Hammond, LA

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About The Position

The Donation Attendant represents Goodwill positively to donors and the general public. The role accepts donations and issues receipts, sorts donated materials as instructed, maintains a clean and hazard-free work area, and provides prompt, courteous, safe, and efficient service. The attendant follows company safety policies and may be assigned other work-related duties.

The position involves considerable physical exertion and exposure to unfit donated goods and materials. The work schedule may be flexible and may change on short notice, including days, nights, and weekends. The attendant may also be assigned, without prior notice, to work at an attended donation station. The role may involve a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.

Requirements

• Interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods and frequently bend, stoop, and stretch.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
• Work in a hectic environment with occasional periods of high stress.
• Work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Prior work experience in the service industry preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Project a positive image of Goodwill to donors and the general public.
• Sort donated materials as instructed.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment.
• Promote safe, efficient, and courteous service to donors.
• Accept donations from the general public and issue receipts.
• Explain and market Goodwill's mission to the general public.
• Follow company safety policies applicable to the work area.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed