Retail Donation Attendant

MERS Goodwill•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is hiring a Retail Donation Attendant for its Lawrence Store - 31st team. The role supports the organization’s mission, “Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!” and its values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility. The attendant provides customer service to donors, handles and sorts donations according to established guidelines, and helps maintain store cleanliness, safety, and operational standards. The position is hourly and part-time, pays $15.50 per hour, and has bonus potential of up to $250 per month. Required travel is 0%.

Requirements

Communicate effectively 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; a High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
Complete various background and records checks upon employment.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Greet donors, assist with donation drop-offs, offer thanks, and provide any applicable donation incentive and tax receipt.
Handle all donations with care and respect.
Sort donated and purchased goods into sales floor, seasonal, online sales, outlet, and trash categories according to established guidelines.
Notify management about hazardous, valuable, or inappropriate donated merchandise or materials.
Maintain high quality and quantity standards while working quickly and steadily.
Stock, straighten, rotate, and maintain the cleanliness of the entire store area according to standards.
Sweep, dust, mop, and shine surfaces to uphold store cleanliness standards.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with team members and leadership, and work across teams to improve communication.
Use safe work practices, 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 potential 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 on the first of the month following hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance beginning on the first of the month following hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
403(B) retirement plan beginning 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 beginning 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.