Nanuet - Thrift Store Donation Attendant
About The Position
Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is hiring a Thrift Retail Store Donation Attendant at its Nanuet location. The role supports the organization’s mission by welcoming donors, handling and processing donated goods, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe donation area. Employees represent Goodwill professionally, provide customer service, and help sustain the organization’s retail and textile-reuse operations. The position involves handling pre-owned merchandise that may contain allergens, dust, or other substances. Goodwill provides training and protective equipment, and employees are expected to follow safety procedures and report concerns to management. The business operates Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; availability must be flexible, including weekends. The posting labels the role as both part-time and full-time. It also describes benefits for full-time employees and part-time employees working over 30 hours per week.
Requirements
- Flexibility in availability to meet business needs, including working weekends.
- Follow safety procedures and guidelines when handling merchandise and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Pallet jack certification; training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Greet donors warmly and assist with unloading donations.
- Answer donor questions about Goodwill, its mission, and donation guidelines.
- Keep accurate records of donor counts and donation volume and submit them daily to supervisors.
- Assess, sort, and price donations according to Goodwill’s guidelines.
- Provide tax receipts upon request and thank donors for their contributions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe donation area inside and outside.
- Follow safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques and equipment handling.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks as needed.
- Operate a pallet jack to move donations.
- Represent Goodwill professionally and provide excellent customer service.
- Adapt to changing tasks in a fast-paced environment and perform other duties as assigned to support the store team and organizational goals.
- Follow safety guidelines and report concerns to management.
Benefits
- Generous time-off policy.
- Health, wellness, and financial resources.
- Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary insurance offerings.
- Parental leaves.
- Company-sponsored life insurance.
- Retirement matching programs and contributions.
- Transit and commuter benefits.
- Incentive payments for achieving performance targets.
- Tuition reimbursement assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
