Donation Center Associate - Flexible Schedule

Goodwill-of-the-Southern-Alleghenies; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill donation attendant role at Goodwill-of-the-Southern-Alleghenies involves welcoming donors, processing receipts, and assisting with unloading donations. You will inspect items for safety, categorize them for display, and price them per guidelines while keeping the donation area neat and organized.

Role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, occasional heavy loading, and flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Background checks are required; employer covers costs.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• No experience necessary.
• Background checks required incl. Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance and PA Criminal History Check; employer pays for these clearances.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors, provide receipts, and assist with unloading donations from vehicles
• Inspect donated items for safety and quality, noting damages or items not accepted
• Categorize items (clothing, furniture, electronics, household goods) and prepare for display
• Price items based on guidelines and understand item values
• Maintain cleanliness in the donation area and store items neatly
• Prepare shipments prior to truck arrival; assist loading/unloading
• Operate pallet jack when applicable
• Clock in/out in UKG and complete required training
• Collaborate with store and agency staff; maintain hygiene
• Work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and longer days as needed

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Item sorting

Safety compliance

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Pallet jack operation

Timekeeping (UKG)

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Pallet jack

UKG timekeeping

Job description

Goodwill donation attendant role at Goodwill-of-the-Southern-Alleghenies involves welcoming donors, processing receipts, and assisting with unloading donations. You will inspect items for safety, categorize them for display, and price them per guidelines while keeping the donation area neat and organized.

Role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, occasional heavy loading, and flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Background checks are required; employer covers costs.