Nanuet - Thrift Store Donation Attendant
About The Position
Goodwill NYNJ is hiring a Donation Attendant for its Nanuet thrift retail store. The role supports the store’s donation operations and provides customer service to donors while helping advance Goodwill’s mission of empowering individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Work includes receiving, recording, sorting, assessing, and pricing donations; maintaining a clean, organized, and safe donation area; and assisting with truck loading and unloading. The position requires flexibility in a fast-paced environment and availability to work weekends. The store operates Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The role 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 protocols and report concerns to management.
Requirements
- Flexibility in availability to meet business needs.
- Must be flexible to work weekends.
- Follow safety guidelines and report concerns to management.
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 guidelines.
- Provide tax receipts upon request and thank donors for their contributions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe donation area indoors and outdoors.
- 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.
- Support the store team and broader organizational goals.
Benefits
- Time-off policy.
- Health, wellness, and financial resources.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Parental leaves.
- Company-sponsored life insurance.
- Retirement matching programs and contributions.
- Transit and commuter benefits.
- Incentive payments for achieving performance targets.
- Tuition reimbursement assistance.
- Voluntary insurance offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
