Donation Center Associate – Welcoming Donors & Sorting

Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center in Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Donation Attendant for a full-time, on-site role. The position involves greeting donors, receiving and sorting donations, and preparing items for processing and merchandising.

This role emphasizes safety, courteous service, and accurate receipts as needed. Maintain a clean donation area, assist with loading/unloading, and work with store staff to ensure smooth operations while supporting Goodwill’s mission of sustainability and

Qualifications

• Courteous, respectful donor and customer service.
• Ability to lift and move items of varying sizes and weights.
• Attention to detail in sorting and handling donations safely.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Receive, sort, and prepare donated items for processing and merchandising.
• Maintain a clean, organized donation area and assist with loading/unloading as needed.
• Provide donation receipts when required and support basic customer service in-store.
• Follow loss prevention, health and safety procedures and collaborate with store staff.

Skills

Courteous service

Item lifting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center in Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Donation Attendant for a full-time, on-site role. The position involves greeting donors, receiving and sorting donations, and preparing items for processing and merchandising.

This role emphasizes safety, courteous service, and accurate receipts as needed. Maintain a clean donation area, assist with loading/unloading, and work with store staff to ensure smooth operations while supporting Goodwill’s mission of sustainability and