Donation Associate

Goodwill Industries of Central East Texas; Diboll (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Paid training & career advancement

Supportive team culture

Weekly pay

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Central East Texas in Diboll, TX is seeking a friendly Donation Associate to greet donors, sort treasures, and keep operations moving smoothly. No formal education is required; strong people skills and a team-first attitude are valued. Must be able to lift and move donated items and follow safety rules.

Some weekends may be required. This hands-on role offers on-the-job training, a supportive team, and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• No formal education required — just a great attitude.
• Solid people skills and a team-first mindset.
• Able to lift, move, and carry donated items.
• Follows safety rules like a pro.

Responsibilities

• Welcome donors and greet everyone with a friendly smile.
• Sort donations and help move items to the sales floor.
• Assist with unloading donations and packing tax receipts.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Report any safety concerns promptly.

Skills

People skills

Team mindset

Lifting ability

Job description

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Full-time Diboll, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1073

WE’RE HIRING — START YOUR NEXT ADVENTUE WITH US!

At Goodwill Central East Texas, we’re more than just a workplace — we’re a community. Get ready for hands-on experience, skill-building opportunities, and a team that cheers you on.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Work that’s fast-paced, energizing, and never boring
• On-the-job training with lots of room to grow
• A team that supports and celebrates YOU
• Make a real difference in your community every day

Awesome Benefits

• Employee discounts on amazing finds
• Paid time off to rest and recharge
• Paid training & career advancement
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Weekly Pay

What You’ll Be Doing:

You’re the first smile people see when they donate! As a Donation Associate, you’ll welcome donors, sort treasures, and keep things moving smoothly and safely. No two days are ever the same — and we think that’s pretty awesome!

Here’s what a typical day might look like:

• Delivering 100% satisfaction to all donors and customers
• Greeting everyone with a big smile and great energy
• Helping unload donations with carts or dollies
• Offering tax receipts with a friendly ‘thank you!’
• Keeping track of how many amazing donors we meet each day
• Cleaning, pricing, and moving cool stuff to the sales floor
• Sorting goods into fun categories (think: treasure hunt!)
• Getting items to the right place (processing, sales, warehouse)
• Keeping your space clean, organized, and safe
• Reporting anything unsafe right away
• Showing up on time, ready to roll
• Following all the team rules and vibes
• Helping out with whatever keeps the mission moving

What We’re Looking For

• No formal education required — just a great attitude!
• Solid people skills and a team-first mindset
• Able to lift, move, and carry donated items
• Follows safety rules like a pro
• Works well solo or as part of our awesome crew

What to Expect

• Mostly indoors, sometimes outside
• Active, hands‑on work (no cubicles here!)
• Some weekends required — we keep things moving

Come As You Are We welcome team members from all walks of life — including those with criminal records.

Goodwill is more than just a thrift store — we’re a mission-powered organization changing lives through the power of work.

This is just a snapshot of the position — the full job description will be shared during the interview.