Donation Center Attendant and Processor- Harrisburg SD

Goodwill of the Great Plains•Harrisburg, SD

9d•$0 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing exceptional customer service while receiving donated merchandise and doing initial presort of those materials. Duties also include loading, unloading, and moving materials from or near receiving area to specific locations within the facility. May include moving materials using pallet jack, stacker, hand truck, forklift (as approved by supervisor). May be required to use hand tools as part of job requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of one year experience in similar setting.
Ability to learn how to safely operate pallet jack and or forklift.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to changes in policies and procedures.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Price merchandise in accordance with store pricing strategies.
Meet processing and production goals as assigned.
Accept donations from the public in a respectful, courteous, safe and efficient manner.
Provide excellent customer service, including thanking each donor and offering to fill out donation receipts.
Follow store protocol for accepting donated items. Inform donors when we cannot accept their item
Sort saleable items from unsaleable items (i.e. furniture, clothing, wares, shoes, books, etc.).
Presort donated materials and move to assigned areas.
Load and unload materials by hand, pallet jack, stacker, hand truck, or forklift after Goodwill forklift certification is obtained, as assigned.
May test electrical merchandise and/or computer components.
Dispose of unsaleable items appropriately.
May be called upon to perform janitorial duties such as cleaning restrooms, taking out trash, etc.
Other duties assigned by supervisory staff.
Attend store meetings as scheduled.
Follow store schedule as posted.
Markets Goodwill by educating employees, vendors, customers and general public about Goodwill’s mission.
Comply with CARF and Goodwill safety, vocational training requirements and policies and procedures.
Work as an active team member with other store staff and management.
Represent Goodwill in a professional and positive manner.
Demonstrate the ability to treat others with dignity and respect.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Communicate clearly and effectively.