Donation Attendant Plaza FT

Goodwill of Greater Washington; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking a friendly donation attendant to support donors and maintain donation areas. You will greet donors, unload donations, record items, and ensure a tidy, safe environment while upholding company standards.

The role requires reliable customer service, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work outdoors. Prior warehouse or retail experience is helpful; strong communication and teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend basic instructions in English for safety and communication.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with associates and customers.
• Willingness to work outdoors and assist with donation processes.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to work in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to donors and guests.
• Greet donors and safely unload donations from vehicles.
• Accurately record donations and complete donor receipts.
• Sort donated items into designated categories.
• Maintain a clean donation area and uphold safety practices.
• Assist truck and driver helper with loading/unloading donations.
• Perform general housekeeping and other duties as directed.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Composure

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 1. Previous customer service experience.
• 2. Ability to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• 3. Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instruction in English for safety purposes and communication with management.
• 4. Ability to effectively communicate verbally with associates and customers.
• 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. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Preferred Qualifications

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