Drive Thru Ambassador - Valparaiso - FT

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES GROUP • Valparaiso, IN

10d • $11 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

The Drive Thru Ambassador provides exceptional customer service by efficiently receiving, sorting, and pricing donations while keeping the donation area friendly, safe, and organized. The role assists donors with unloading items, expresses appreciation, and supports smooth operations in a fast-paced retail environment. The position reports to the Store Manager, who evaluates performance annually. The role also embodies Goodwill’s mission to “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life” and upholds the company’s core values: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer-First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do the Right Thing.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to engage positively with donors, express gratitude, and create a welcoming experience.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor, with patience and professionalism in all interactions.
• Strong attention to detail when sorting, inspecting, and pricing donated items.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply donation policies, including identifying acceptable and unacceptable items.
• Basic understanding of safety protocols, proper lifting techniques, hazard awareness, and workplace safety procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy and organization.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexible availability.
• Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach above shoulder level, push and pull, crouch or stoop, kneel, repetitively use feet, and use the head and neck in twisting or static motions while looking up or down.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and light industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors warmly, help unload donations, and express appreciation to create a positive, welcoming experience.
• Receive, inspect, sort, and price donated items according to established guidelines, ensuring quality, appropriate categorization, and readiness for resale.
• Follow safety protocols and handle donations properly to prevent damage, accidents, or injuries.
• Keep the donation area clean, organized, free of hazards, and professionally presented.
• Document donation intake accurately, maintain required records, and report discrepancies or concerns to management.
• Uphold Kaizen standards by seeking ways to improve efficiency, organization, and workflow.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to support store operations, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed