Donation Attendant Store

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia in Newport News seeks a reliable associate to assist customers with donated goods and perform timely, accurate pre-sorting.

You will greet donors, help unload vehicles, label items, and maintain a clean, safe work area while following department policies. Evening and weekend availability is required; the role may involve lifting up to 50 pounds and requires passing a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; combination of education and experience considered.
• No prior experience required for the role.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, efficient, and courteous service to customers.
• Assist donors with unloading their vehicle and handle donations carefully.
• Accurately presort donations by category and label accordingly.
• Safely load trailers and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Follow department policies and report issues to supervisor.
• Adhere to dress code and personal hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Contribute to the mission of Goodwill by assisting customers with donated goods. Responsible for the timely, accurate and safe pre-sorting of donations.

Essential Duties

1. Provide prompt, efficient, and courteous service to all customers, internal and external.
2. Assist customers with their donations by promptly greeting every donor and assisting them in unloading their vehicle, being very careful not to damage their car.
3. Accurately presort donations by category and label donations accordingly.
4. Safely, efficiently and accurately load trailers.
5. Maintain a clean and organized work environment to ensure safe working area for associates and customers.
6. Ensure the security of company assets. Immediately report known or suspected security and/or theft problems (internal/external).
7. Know and adhere to department policies and procedures.
8. Communicate directly and consistently with supervisor, relating problems with the donation area and customers.
9. Set a positive public image by adhering to the dress code and personal hygiene standards set forth by Goodwill.
10. Exercise sound judgment when dealing with customers, making decisions that positively affect both customers and Goodwill.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The associate in this position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education/Experience/Certificates/Security Clearance

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Will consider a combination of education and work experience.
• No previous experience required.
• No professional certifications are required for this position.
• The associate is not required to drive as part of their job duties.
• The associate in this position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Competencies

Lives the Values, Drives for Results, Customer Focus, Communication, Job Skills Knowledge

Safety Statement

Associates are required to follow Goodwill's safety rules and regulations, as outlined in Goodwill's policies.

Information Privacy and Security

This associate may have access to Confidential Information (CI) and is required to be familiar with the Goodwill Privacy policy 10.23 related to the handling of CI, and follow all related procedures required to protect the privacy and security of CI.

Physical Demands/Work Environment/Work Conditions

• The associate is required to lift up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The associate works in a moderate work environment with occasional exposure to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise, fumes, dust, etc.).
• The associate must be available to work evenings and/or weekends as business needs dictate.

Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.