Donation Attendant -Part Time (Dupont Village)

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking for Donation Attendants for our stores in Fort Wayne, IN. This role serves 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. 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. This position requires the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 20 lbs. frequently, 50 lbs. occasionally, and 100 lbs. occasionally. Ideal candidates are friendly, possess excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

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.
The ability to fully perform lifting and moving duties is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

No experience required; will train.
No skills required; will train.

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.
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.
Maintains a positive work outlook and projects a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor at all times when dealing with customers, donors, co-workers, and clients.
Ensures walkways, aisles, exits, and safety equipment areas are clear and unobstructed.