Donation Attendant - Springfield Derr

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley•Springfield, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform retail sales functions, accept merchandise donations, select and price donated goods and textiles to be sold in the retail stores according to the Retail Procedures Manual. This role is with Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley, an organization focused on empowering individuals with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. The company is one of the largest employers in the region, offering over 40 programs and services and employing over 600 associates in its retail stores alone. They offer part-time and full-time positions with a variety of schedules and hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, but not required.
Experience in retail sales performing cashiering, customer services, and shipping/receiving preferred, but not required.
Box Truck experience preferred, but not required.
Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
Perform housekeeping duties to maintain premises in compliance with Agency safety and housekeeping practices includes 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.
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.
Able to accept and load donations of clothing, furniture, appliances and other household goods.
Able to perform sorting and packing tasks to secure donations.
Able to maintain records and reports of donations.

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 superior level of customer service to meet agency standards.
Loads and sorts materials on 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 sale ability.
Receive and handle donated goods from donors.
Perform stock duties such as sorting and hanging garments, placing them in the appropriate rack, keep 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 maintaining an enthusiastic and helpful attitude.
Must work a flexible schedule to comply with the needs of the store.
Must maintain the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.