Donation Attendant

Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies•Unity Township, PA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

A Goodwill donation attendant is responsible for accepting, sorting, and organizing donated items at Goodwill stores or donation centers.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain acceptable results for required background checks, including Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and Pennsylvania Criminal History Check.
Ability to perform basic job duties with a minimal amount of supervision, exercising good judgment and initiative.
Ability to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including evenings, weekends, holidays and occasionally long hours (more than 8 hours).
Must be dependable in attendance and punctuality.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 lbs. frequently.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to perform prolonged walking and standing.
Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
Vision and hearing corrected to within normal limits.

Nice To Haves

Operating a pallet jack and stacker, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Welcome donors, provide receipts, and offer assistance with unloading donations from vehicles.
Inspect donated items to ensure they meet safety and quality standards, checking for damages or items that cannot be accepted.
Categorize and organize donations (e.g., clothing, furniture, electronics, household goods) to prepare them for display.
Assign prices to items based on provided guidelines.
Maintain cleanliness in the donation area and ensure donated items are stored neatly.
Prepare shipments prior to truck arrival and assist truck drivers with loading and unloading.
Sanitize furniture by spraying when processing.
Follow Goodwill’s policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for donors and customers.
Perform basic job duties with minimal supervision, exercising good judgment and initiative.
Operate a pallet jack and stacker, if applicable.
Utilize the UKG systems by clocking in and out and submitting timesheets on time.
Complete all required training throughout the year.
Work congenially and effectively with other Goodwill store employees and agency employees.
Maintain hygiene and grooming standards.
Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
Work a flexible schedule on short notice, including evenings, weekends, holidays and occasionally long hours (more than 8 hours).
Be dependable in attendance and punctuality.
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 lbs. frequently.
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally, using material handling equipment when practical.
Perform prolonged walking and standing.
Perform frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
Ensure vision and hearing are corrected to within normal limits.
Perform other functions, upon request, for the benefit of the Agency.