Wappingers Falls New York - Thrift Store Donation Attendant

Goodwill NYNJ • Wappingers Falls, NY

8d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Thrift Store Donation Attendant at Goodwill, you will be the first point of contact for donors, ensuring a smooth and organized donation process. Your role includes receiving, assessing, and sorting donations while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This hands-on position requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds. You will play a key role in handling inventory efficiently and ensuring compliance with Goodwill’s policies.

Requirements

• Strong customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Flexibility in availability to meet business needs (Monday to Sunday, 9:00am to 9:00pm)
• Ability to follow safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques and equipment handling
• Willingness to handle pre-owned merchandise which may contain allergens, dust, or other substances
• Willingness to follow all safety guidelines and report concerns to management

Nice To Haves

• Pallet jack certification

Responsibilities

• Greet donors warmly and assist with unloading donations.
• Address donor questions about Goodwill, its mission, and donation guidelines.
• Keep accurate records of donor counts and volume; submit 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 (Certification is preferred, training is provided)
• Represent Goodwill professionally with excellent customer service.
• Adapt to changing tasks in a fast-paced environment and perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the store team and broader organizational goals.

Benefits

• Generous Time off policy
• Health, wellness and financial resources
• Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
• Retirement matching programs and contributions
• Transit and commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed