Donation Attendant - Full Time (Huntington)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC•Huntington, IN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking for Donation Attendants for our stores in Huntington, IN. This is not a run-of-the-mill retail job; it is an opportunity to serve the community while building a career with an eco-friendly organization. Goodwill's mission is to empower and prepare people for independence through training, personal growth, and work. Goodwill stores support this mission by collecting and selling donated goods. As a Donation Attendant, you are the face of the organization, responsible for receiving donations, issuing tax receipts, sorting items by category, and potentially testing items for operational status before they are priced and placed on the sales floor.

Requirements

Ability to lift, push or pull up to 20 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. occasionally and 100 lbs. occasionally.
Friendly demeanor.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Subject to background check.
Ability to work within the team concept.
Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the Drug Free Workplace Program.
Fully comply with Goodwill policy regarding values and ethical behavior with special emphasis on the Code of Ethics.
Heavy lifting, pushing and pulling required.
Physical Activities: Substantial: grasping, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, and walking.
Physical Activities: Considerable: balancing.
Physical Activities: Moderate: crouching, hearing, stooping, and talking.
Physical Activities: Occasional: climbing.
Physical Activities: Nominal: kneeling, and repetitive motions.
Physical Requirements: Heavy work: Pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
The ability to fully perform lifting and moving duties is mandatory.
The worker is subject to both outdoor and indoor environmental conditions.
Employees are responsible for being knowledgeable about Goodwill’s code of ethics and respective policies and procedures, and for conducting themselves accordingly.
Employees are expected to bring any questions about whether or not a specific situation presents a potential conflict with this policy to the attention of their manager.
All employees are responsible for adhering to all published safety policies as well as the implementation of specific standards that may be assigned.
Employees are expected to report unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
All employees are responsible for avoiding offensive or inappropriate behavior at work and are responsible for assuring the workplace is free from any type of harassment at all times.
Employees are expected to be familiar with and follow all published procedures, including reporting incidences and cooperating with investigations.

Responsibilities

Answers the donation door as soon as the buzzer rings.
Unloads donations for the donor and handles donations in a professional manner while bringing them inside.
Places the donations in the appropriate staging area.
Distributes tax receipts.
Processes donations efficiently.
Accurately prices and moves merchandise directly to staging areas.
Assists in maintaining safety and security of donated merchandise.
Assists in controlling theft of donated items.
Uses hand truck, pallet jack or flat carts to move donations or customer items for pickup.
Keeps area clean and organized during and at end of shift.
Follows all safety rules and practices.
Heavy lifting, pushing and pulling required.
Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
Maintain a positive work outlook and to project a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor at all times when dealing with customers, donors, co-workers, and clients.
Reports need for any necessary materials/equipment.
Ensures walkways, aisles, exits, and safety equipment areas (i.e., fire extinguishers or fire hoses) are clear and unobstructed.