Donation Attendant (O'Neal Lane)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA in Baton Rouge is seeking a Donation Attendant at the O'Neal Lane Store. This full-time role requires welcoming donors, sorting donations, and issuing receipts while maintaining a clean, safe store environment.

The job emphasizes flexible schedules, standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and delivering friendly, on-site service. High School diploma or GED preferred but not required; prior service industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

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

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

Donor interaction

Explain mission to public

Prolonged standing/walking

Flexible schedule

Lift up to 50 lbs

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Donation Attendant (O'Neal Lane Store)

BATON ROUGE, 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.