Donation Attendant - Slidell, LA

America's Thrift Stores • Slidell, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Donation Attendant is responsible for receiving and processing donated clothing, shoes, household goods, and other items through the drive-thru operation at the Fixed Donation Center (FDC). This role involves providing excellent customer service by professionally greeting and assisting donors while promoting the organization’s mission and community impact. The attendant will collaborate with team members to organize, sort, transport, and prepare donated goods for processing and recycling, while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. The position requires operating effectively in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions, and involves moving, transporting, and handling carts, bins, and donated goods throughout the workday. Adherence to all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines is essential, along with performing additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, reliability, and dependability.
• Ability to understand, follow, and apply company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced work environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with donors, team members, and management.
• Ability to accurately maintain records and communicate operational updates and concerns to management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to supporting the organization’s mission, values, and community impact initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physical job duties in indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• You provide outstanding customer service to all donors
• You are organized and can keep the donations area neat and presentable
• You aren’t afraid of working in the ever-changing weather
• You are committed to working safely and efficiently
• You are a team player ready to work with a diverse group of co-workers

Responsibilities

• Receive and process donated clothing, shoes, household goods, and other items through the drive-thru operation at the Fixed Donation Center (FDC).
• Provide excellent customer service by professionally greeting and assisting donors while promoting the organization’s mission and community impact.
• Collaborate with truck drivers, supervisors, and team members to organize, sort, transport, and prepare donated goods for processing and recycling.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with company operational, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Safely load and unload donor vehicles, carts, containers, and box trucks while following established safety procedures.
• Inspect, sort, and categorize donated items according to operational guidelines and quality standards.
• Prepare and organize materials and products for recycling, distribution, or further processing.
• Operate effectively in both indoor and outdoor work environments, including exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Move, transport, and handle carts, bins, and donated goods throughout the workday.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Variety of jobs including Monday-Friday day shifts
• Flexible part time hours
• Growth opportunities
• Help others through our charity partners
• Save the environment

What This Job Offers

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