Donation Attendant - Part Time (Georgetown Square)

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is hiring a part-time Donation Attendant for its Georgetown Square store. The role supports Goodwill’s mission to empower and prepare people for independence through training, personal growth, and work. Donation Attendants welcome donors, bring donated goods inside, issue tax receipts, sort items, and may test items before they are priced and moved to the sales floor. No specialized education, prior experience, or skills are required; training is provided.

The position involves routine work following established procedures, with occasional minor decisions affecting work efficiency and accuracy. The attendant interacts with customers, donors, and coworkers and is expected to maintain a pleasant, courteous, helpful demeanor. Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor conditions and involves substantial lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, standing, and walking. The advertised pay is $13.00 per hour. Goodwill also describes set rotating schedules and no late shift.

Requirements

• No specialized education required; training is provided.
• No experience required; training is provided.
• No skills required; training is provided.
• Ability to work within a team concept.
• Ability to fully perform lifting and moving duties, including pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Subject to a background check.
• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing under the Drug Free Workplace Program.
• Must comply with Goodwill policies regarding values and ethical behavior, including the Code of Ethics.
• Must follow published safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Friendliness and excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to the donation door promptly when the buzzer rings.
• Unload donations for donors and bring them inside professionally.
• Place donations in the appropriate staging area and distribute tax receipts.
• Process donations efficiently; sort, price, and move merchandise to staging areas.
• Help maintain the safety and security of donated merchandise and help control theft.
• Use a hand truck or dolly, pallet jack, or carts to move donations or customer pickup items.
• Keep the work area clean and organized during and at the end of the shift.
• Follow safety rules and practices and report unsafe conditions or acts.
• Maintain a positive, courteous, and helpful demeanor when interacting with customers, donors, coworkers, and clients.
• Report the need for necessary materials or equipment.
• Keep walkways, aisles, exits, and areas around safety equipment clear and unobstructed.
• Comply with Goodwill policies, ethical standards, and the Code of Ethics.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor in support of Goodwill’s mission.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, paid bi-weekly.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• 401K plan for eligible full-time employees.
• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for eligible full-time employees.
• Holiday pay for eligible full-time employees.
• Paid time off (PTO) for eligible full-time employees.
• In-store discounts.
• Set rotating schedules; no late shift.

What This Job Offers

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