Attendant - Donation Center | Hwy 280

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

Job summary

America's Thrift Stores in Birmingham, AL is seeking a friendly Donation Center Attendant to greet donors, unload donations, and help organize items for processing. You will work on a fast-paced shift, staying active indoors and outdoors, with a focus on safety and excellent service.

Ideal candidates are 18+, energetic, and able to lift up to 50 pounds. This role supports our charity partners and community impact, with opportunities for flexible part-time hours and day shifts.

Qualifications

• You must be at least 18 years old and ready to join our team.
• Enjoy meeting new people and providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome donors with a smile and provide exceptional customer 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, and box trucks.
• Move and organize donated merchandise using carts and bins.
• Work with drivers, supervisors, and teammates to keep donations moving smoothly.
• Keep the Donation Center clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.
• Follow safety guidelines and company procedures when handling donations.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Dependable

Positive attitude

Able to lift 50 lbs

Job description

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...

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 - River Ridge FDC, 4505 Riverview Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America