Donation Attendant (Denham Springs, LA)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA in Denham Springs is seeking a Donation Attendant to welcome donors, sort donated items, and keep the area safe and organized. This full-time role is suitable for students in high school who can maintain a courteous, efficient service mindset.

You will accept donations, issue receipts, and help promote Goodwill's mission through friendly interactions. The position requires the ability to stand/walk for long periods, bend, lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Must be able to engage in prolonged standing, walking and in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights and weekends.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.

Responsibilities

• To project a positive image of Goodwill to all donors.
• To sort donated materials as instructed.
• To maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment. To promote safe, efficient, courteous service to donors.
• To accept donations from the general public and issue a receipt for donations.
• To present a positive image of the Company through prompt, courteous service.
• To follow the safety policies of the Company as it pertains to the work area.

Skills

Customer interaction

Donor service

Stand/walk sustained

Flexibility schedule

Safety awareness

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Donation Attendant

Denham Springs, LA

Full Time

Student (High School)

Responsibilities:

• To project a positive image of Goodwill to all donors.


• To sort donated materials as instructed.


• To maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment. To promote safe, efficient, courteous service to donors.


• To accept donations from the general public and issue a receipt for donations.


• To present a positive image of the Company through prompt, courteous service.


• To follow the safety policies of the Company as it pertains to the work area.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.


• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.


• Must be able to engage in prolonged standing, walking and in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.


• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights and weekends.


• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 25 #=s frequently and 50 #=s occasionally.


• Must be able to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.


• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Prior work experience in service industry preferred but not required.

Working Conditions:

Considerable physical exertion, exposure to unfit donated goods and materials. Alternate work schedule may include working at an attended donation station with no prior notice.

Marginal Duties:

Other work-related duties as assigned.