Donation Attendant (60)

Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan's Heartland - Saint Johns, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Johns, MI

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The position involves working at the Donation Center, which operates from 10:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Saturday, and 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday. The role requires providing friendly service to donors, assisting in the transfer of items, and ensuring the proper handling and sorting of donations. Employees will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records of donation activity and ensuring the security of the center during and after shifts.

Responsibilities

• Greet and provide friendly service to donors and assist in transferring items to the ADC.
• Offer tax receipts to donors.
• Acknowledge additional donors while assisting others.
• Decline unacceptable items in a courteous manner.
• Sort and place donations in the appropriate containers.
• Remove clothing from bags and boxes.
• Remove any hangers from clothing.
• Rubber band and pair any shoes and boots.
• Open and close the ADC as scheduled.
• Secure the ADC whenever leaving at the end of the work shift.
• Read and write in English to complete appropriate paperwork on a daily basis.
• Issue accurate, legible donor slips and maintain accurate records of donation activity.
• Notify the Transportation Supervisor of large furniture items or if an early pickup is needed.
• Assist the truck driver in transferring the donations from the ADC to the truck.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to transfer donated goods from the donor's vehicle to the ADC and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to carry, push, pull or otherwise move and organize merchandise on a regular basis.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Benefits

• Employee discount at retail stores.
• Employee discount at Sprint, Dell, AT&T, and other retailers.
• Financial Coaching.