Bound Brook New Jersey - Thrift Store Donation Attendant
About The Position
Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is hiring a full-time Thrift Retail Store Donation Attendant in Bound Brook, New Jersey. The role supports Goodwill’s retail operations and mission of helping people gain independence through work, while contributing to sustainable textile reuse. The attendant provides courteous assistance to donors, handles and organizes donations, and helps keep the donation area clean, safe, and welcoming. Work 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. The business operates Monday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Flexibility in availability is essential, including weekend work. Pallet jack certification is preferred, and training is provided.
Requirements
- Flexibility in availability to meet business needs, including working weekends.
- Follow safety guidelines and report safety concerns to management.
- Provide professional customer service.
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.
- Maintain 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 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.
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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
