Attendant - Donation Center

America's Thrift Stores; Helena (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

America's Thrift Stores seeks a friendly Donation Center Attendant in Helena, AL to welcome donors, assist with unloading donations, and keep the center organized and safe.

This role requires being on your feet, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in all weather, and delivering great service as part of a team. No experience required; training provided.

Join a mission-driven team that turns donations into positive community impact.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to pass a background check.
• Enjoy meeting people and providing excellent customer service.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stay on your feet.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in different weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Welcome donors with a smile and provide exceptional service at our drive-thru Donation Center.
• Assist donors with unloading donated items from their vehicles.
• Receive, inspect, sort, and organize donations for processing, recycling, or distribution.
• Safely load and unload donations from vehicles, carts, containers, and box trucks.
• Move and organize donated merchandise using carts, bins, and other equipment.
• Work alongside truck drivers, supervisors, and team members to keep donations moving efficiently.
• Keep the Donation Center clean, safe, organized, and welcoming for everyone.
• Follow safety guidelines and company procedures when handling donated merchandise.
• Work indoors and outdoors while staying active throughout your shift.
• Share information about our charity partners and how donations make a difference.
• Help turn everyday donations into meaningful opportunities to give back!

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Physical stamina

Adaptability

Job description

America's Thrift Stores Donations, 44 Steber Street, Helena, Alabama, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM

What's In It For You!

• Variety of jobs including Monday-Friday day shifts
• Need flexible part time hours? We've got that too!
• Growth opportunities
• Help others through our charity partners
• Save the environment
• So much more!

Why We Will Love You

• You're at least 18 years old and ready to join our team!
• You enjoy meeting new people and providing excellent customer service.
• You have a positive attitude and love making someone's day a little brighter!
• You're comfortable lifting and carrying donated items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• You enjoy staying active and don't mind being on your feet throughout the day.
• You're comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in different weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.
• You're organized, dependable, and know how to keep things running smoothly.
• You can work independently but also love being part of a team.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple tasks.
• You're committed to working safely and following company procedures.
• You're comfortable completing a background check.
• You know how to get the job done with a smile!

What Does a Donation Center Attendant Do Anyway?

• Welcome donors with a smile and provide exceptional customer service at our drive-thru Donation Center.
• Assist donors with unloading clothing, shoes, household goods, and other donated items from their vehicles.
• Receive, inspect, sort, and organize donations to prepare them for processing, recycling, or distribution.
• Safely load and unload donations from vehicles, carts, containers, and box trucks.
• Move and organize donated merchandise using carts, bins, and other equipment.
• Work alongside truck drivers, supervisors, and team members to keep donations moving efficiently.
• Keep the Donation Center clean, safe, organized, and welcoming for everyone.
• Follow safety guidelines and company procedures when handling donated merchandise.
• Work indoors and outdoors while staying active throughout your shift.
• Share information about our charity partners and how donations make a difference in our communities.
• Help turn everyday donations into meaningful opportunities to give back!

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

Our Donation Center team works together to make every donation count! From greeting donors at our drive-thru to unloading, sorting, and preparing donated goods, every team member plays an important role in supporting our charity partners and keeping reusable items out of landfills. As a Donation Center Attendant, you'll be one of the friendly faces representing America's Thrift! You'll help create a welcoming experience for our donors while working alongside an incredible team to keep donations moving safely and efficiently.

Whether you're helping someone unload their car, organizing donated items, or sharing how their generosity supports our communities, you'll be making a difference every single day. We combine teamwork, hard work, and a passion for helping others to turn donations into something truly meaningful!

Why You Will Love Us: Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission
To Give Back! By...

• Positively impacting the environment and the communities we serve
• Providing values that meet our customer's needs and wants
• Reducing millions of pounds of waste each year
• Supporting local charities

Vision

To be the Thrift Brand of Choice in the Southeast and online by offering The Best in value, variety & selection, and convenience for our customers and donors.

Values

• Real: I am genuine and approachable. What you see if what you get.
• Heart: I care. I listen with kindness and act with courage.
• Own: I take initiative, ask for help and follow through.
• Solve: I dig in, fix what matters, and move things forward.
• Grow: I meet challenges with optimism knowing I will win or learn.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

America's Thrift Stores Donations, 44 Steber Street, Helena, Alabama, United States of America