DONATIONS ATTENDANT (FT)
Responsible for all duties as assigned by the Store Manager, including receiving donations; providing exceptional customer service; sorting, salvaging, trashing and processing textiles, hard goods, and commercial goods; and preparing goods for transit. Responsibilities & Essential Functions: Communication
- Provides responsive and respectful service to donors. Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in customer service, by effectively communicating with donors. Complies with standards such as: greet donors promptly and politely (in 30 seconds), assist in unloading vehicles, thank donors for supporting Goodwill, answer questions, appropriately decline donations, educate donors on the “Can’t Use” list and recall items, provide tax information, complete donor receipts and all required forms accurately and efficiently while maintaining positive communication with the donor.
- Responsive and respectful towards others within the organization. Promotes internal and external customer service through effective communication. Displays appropriate behavior (courteous and respectful interactions) with fellow employees.
- Processes hard goods (wares, electrical, furniture, books, shoes, accessories). This includes sorting based on store criteria, minimizing trash, and salvaging as applicable.
- Sorts textiles based on the store standards. Discards only approved items into trash, and places miscellaneous items in appropriate containers, i.e. recycling, totes, carts, etc.
- Identifies items that are priced by management, i.e. wedding gowns, furs, formals.
- Assists in preparing and in receiving trucks.
- Consistently follows established safety rules. Reports safety accidents and hazards when known and in a timely manner. Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work area. Utilizes the proper equipment and supplies in meeting the safety standards.
- Uses assigned tools and equipment: pallet jacks, dollies, etc. May be trained and certified on power stacker.
- Tracks number of donations and zip codes for donors by entering information into laptop.
- Maintains workstation supplies.
- Completes work station 5 minute clean up daily.
- Demonstrates regard for Goodwill’s assets including property, and equipment.
- A high school degree (or its equivalent) is desirable, though an equivalent amount of training and experience will be considered in lieu of this requirement.
- Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with the public and customers (internal and external).
- Ability to count, add, and subtract.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Ability to follow all safety rules.
- Must be able to operate a pricing gun and price merchandise appropriately.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision insurance, basic and voluntary life insurance as well as short-term disability and employee assistance program.
- Financial Security: Competitive salary, retirement plans with employer discretionary match, and bonus opportunity.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, and flexible schedule.
- Professional Growth: Training programs, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.
- Perks & Extras: Employee discounts, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.
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