Donation Attendant (Houma, LA)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA is seeking a Donation Attendant in Houma, LA. This full-time, student-friendly role involves welcoming donors, sorting donations, and maintaining a safe, clean workspace while providing courteous service.

The position requires ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally, with flexible scheduling including weekends. A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Must engage in prolonged standing, walking and frequent bending, stooping and stretching.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 25 lbs frequently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Must read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Prior work experience in service industry preferred but not required.

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 and promote safe, 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 service

Public speaking

Mobility and stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Donation Attendant

Houma, 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.