Retail Donation Attendant

MERS Goodwill•Blue Springs, MO

15h

About The Position

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is hiring a Retail Donation Attendant for its Blue Springs Store in Missouri. The attendant supports the organization’s mission, “Changing Lives Through the Power of Work,” and is expected to demonstrate its core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility. The role provides customer service to donors, handles and sorts donated and purchased goods, helps maintain store cleanliness and stock standards, and follows workplace safety, security, and agency procedures. The position is hourly and full-time, with a listed rate of $15.50 per hour. The posting also notes a monthly bonus opportunity of up to $250.

Requirements

Effectively communicate with co-workers, customers, and management.
Be organized and able to interact with a diverse work population.
Have basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
No degree is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet donors, assist with donation drop-offs, thank donors, and offer applicable donation incentives and tax receipts.
Handle donations with care and respect.
Sort donated and purchased goods into the appropriate categories: sales floor, seasonal, online sales, outlet, or trash, following established guidelines.
Notify management about hazardous, valuable, or inappropriate donated merchandise or materials.
Maintain high-quality and high-quantity work standards while working quickly and steadily.
Stock, straighten, and rotate merchandise, and maintain the cleanliness of the store area.
Sweep, dust, mop, and shine surfaces to uphold store cleanliness standards.
Build positive, professional relationships with team members and leadership, and work with other teams to improve communication.
Use safe work practices, help keep the workplace hazard-free, remove obstructions, and keep aisles and designated walkways free of debris.
Maintain a professional appearance and follow the MERS/Goodwill dress code.
Safeguard agency assets, including cash, donated items, and purchased items, and report theft or unauthorized possession.
Follow MERS/Goodwill policies, Goodwill Retail procedures, and safety and security regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monthly bonus of up to $250.
Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Individual and family dental and vision benefits beginning the first of the month following hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance beginning the first of the month following hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
403(b) retirement plan effective on the date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
401(a) retirement plan effective on the date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
PTO accrual of up to 15 days, based on hours worked.
Employee store discount.
Paid holidays.
Flexible schedules.
Career growth opportunities.