Donation Attendant - Carlisle

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley•Carlisle, OH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion, aiming to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. As one of the largest employers in the region, with over 600 associates in retail stores, the company also offers over 40 programs and services to the community. The Donation Attendant performs retail sales functions, accepts merchandise donations, and selects and prices donated goods and textiles to be sold in the retail stores according to the Retail Procedures Manual. This role involves providing customer service, handling and processing donations, stocking shelves, maintaining displays, ensuring quality control, and completing various reports.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to pass random drug screens.
Demonstrate a willingness and ability to work as a team member.
Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
Embrace the empowerment and continuous improvement culture in our agency.
Display and encourage the ability to offer suggestions and make decisions that will positively impact the store and cause our business to grow.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience in retail sales performing cashiering, customer services, and shipping/receiving
Box Truck experience

Responsibilities

Provide customer service in a friendly and professional manner (greeting, selling, telephone, etc.)
Greet customers and maintain a cheerful and pleasant disposition when servicing customers.
Maintain a superior level of customer service to meet agency standards.
Loads and sorts materials on the trailer according to instructions.
Maintains premises in compliance with Agency safety and housekeeping practices.
Operate cash register accurately and efficiently (correct change, receipts, checks, charges, discounts, etc.)
Inspect textiles, furniture, appliances, small household wares, novelty items, books, toys, decorations, and sporting goods to determine saleability.
Receive and handle donated goods from donors.
Perform stock duties such as sorting and hanging garments, placing them in the appropriate rack, and keeping the pulling system up to date.
Perform stock duties such as stocking shelves and maintaining displays.
Ensure Goodwill quality control standards are met (textiles, misc., and furniture).
Test electrical appliances to determine safe operations.
Complete reports accurately as assigned (donation counts, readings, daily business statements, deposits, and cash drawer).
Price merchandise according to prescribed criteria.
Prepare textiles and goods for resale.
Disinfect upholstered materials using Steri-Fab.
Follow the dress code as set by Goodwill and display a professional image and attitude.
Performs any additional duties as assigned by Manager, Assistant or Supervisor and maintains an enthusiastic and helpful attitude.
Must work a flexible schedule to comply with the needs of the store.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all Agency policies, procedures, and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain the same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
Perform housekeeping duties to maintain premises in compliance with Agency safety and housekeeping practices, including vacuuming and cleaning of restrooms, etc., some of which will require working outside in the elements.
Perform shipping and receiving duties such as unloading and loading trailers (may use powered equipment) safely and efficiently.
Accept and load donations of clothing, furniture, appliances, and other household goods.
Perform sorting and packing tasks to secure donations.
Maintain records and reports of donations.