Donation Attendant Herndon EDC

Goodwill of Greater Washington; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking donation attendants in Herndon, VA to assist donors, unload and sort donations, and provide excellent customer service. The role involves standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating basic equipment as needed.

Responsibilities include recording donations, maintaining a clean donation area, and ensuring safety and courtesy as you greet donors and issue receipts. Prior experience in customer service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instruction in English for safety purposes and communication with management.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with associates and customers.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, bending, lifting, kneeling and climbing for prolonged periods of time (up to 7 hours – per 8 hour shift)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to all guests.
• Greet donors and safely unload donations from vehicles to create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Record donations accurately.
• Independently lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Operate manual and/or power equipment safely where location permits.
• Keep donation area clean and free of debris.
• Complete donor receipts and provide copies.
• Sort donated items into designated categories.
• Follow safety and security procedures and report hazards to management.
• Maintain a clean, neat uniform and appearance.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Composure

Time Management

Multilingual (English)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

Donation attendants are true Goodwill Ambassadors. Enjoy an active and dynamic position assisting donors of household goods. If you enjoy being around other people, working outdoors, and representing an organization that makes a positive impact on our community, then welcome home.

Responsibilities

Essential Competencies:

Action Oriented Customer Focus Composure Time Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external guests.
2. 2. Creates a welcoming atmosphere by greeting donors and safely unloading donations from vehicles.
3. 3. Accurately record donations.
4. 4. Ability to independently lift up to a maximum of 50 pounds.
5. 5. Ability to safely operate manual and or power equipment (depending on location).
6. 6. Responsible for keeping donation area clean and free of debris.
7. 7. Completes donor receipts and offers the donor a copy.
8. 8. Sorts donated items into designated categories.
9. 9. Follows prescribed safety and security practices including reporting safety, security hazards and injuries to the General Manager, Store Manager, or Assistant Manager.
10. 10. Maintains a clean, neat uniform and appearance.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Assists truck and driver helper load/unload donations into company vehicles.
2. 2. Performs general housekeeping duties as needed.
3. 3. Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. 1. Previous customer service experience.
2. 2. Ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
3. 3. Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instruction in English for safety purposes and communication with management.
4. 4. Ability to effectively communicate verbally with associates and customers.
5. 5. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, bending, lifting, kneeling and climbing for prolonged periods of time (up to 7 hours – per 8 hour shift)
6. 6. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 1. A minimum of six months of previous work experience.
2. 2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. 3. Ability to work in a team environment.
4. 4. Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
5. 5. Previous pallet packing and forklift experience.
6. 6. Basic computer skills.
7. 7. Multilingual with proficiency in English.