DONATION WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE -BAXLEY

Goodwill Southeast Georgia•Baxley, GA

15d•$0 - $12

About The Position

The Donation Warehouse Associate is the first point of contact for donors and customers, providing a positive experience through customer service while helping unload, categorize, and process donations. The role includes maintaining accurate donation records, keeping work areas clean and organized, and following safety and security practices. The associate supports store goals and Goodwill’s broader mission and may participate in activities outside the store as needed. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions and dust, and involves moderate physical exertion. The position requires a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent job-related experience.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to assess donated goods quickly and determine appropriate routing.
Functional reading and writing skills.
Good eyesight and color vision.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to lift and carry 40–60 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to frequently stand, bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, and push.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional short deadlines.

Responsibilities

Greet donors promptly and courteously and provide excellent service to donors and customers.
Assist donors with unloading donations and offer tax receipts.
Maintain accurate daily donation counts and thank donors for their donations.
Sort donations into appropriate categories, prioritize hard goods, and ensure donations are processed within 24 hours.
Keep the drive-through and work areas clean, neat, and organized.
Transport trash to the compactor or dumpster and operate the compactor as needed.
Follow safety policies and report hazards or injuries to maintain a safe and secure work environment.
Work with store management to meet store goals and deadlines.
Participate in activities outside the store as needed and attend assigned training sessions.
Complete tasks that support retail and organizational goals and Goodwill’s mission.