Donation Attendant Hayfield FT

Goodwill of Greater Washington•Alexandria, VA

13d

About The Position

Donation attendants are true Goodwill Ambassadors. Enjoy an active and dynamic position assisting donors of household goods. If you enjoy being around other people, working outdoors, and representing an organization that makes a positive impact on our community, then welcome home.

Requirements

Previous customer service experience.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instruction in English for safety purposes and communication with management.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally with associates and customers.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, bending, lifting, kneeling and climbing for prolonged periods of time (up to 7 hours – per 8 hour shift)
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of six months of previous work experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
Previous pallet packing and forklift experience.
Basic computer skills.
Multilingual with proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external guests.
Creates a welcoming atmosphere by greeting donors and safely unloading donations from vehicles.
Accurately record donations.
Ability to independently lift up to a maximum of 50 pounds.
Ability to safely operate manual and or power equipment (depending on location).
Responsible for keeping donation area clean and free of debris.
Completes donor receipts and offers the donor a copy.
Sorts donated items into designated categories.
Follows prescribed safety and security practices including reporting safety, security hazards and injuries to the General Manager, Store Manager, or Assistant Manager.
Maintains a clean, neat uniform and appearance.
Assists truck and driver helper load/unload donations into company vehicles.
Performs general housekeeping duties as needed.
Performs other duties as directed.