Donation Center Warehouse Associate

Goodwill Industries of South Central California; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of South Central California in Hanford, CA is seeking a Material Handler I to receive donations, transport, sort, select and display merchandise. The role supports the organization’s mission and aligns with values.

You will work in a fast-paced store environment, perform opening/closing tasks, and collaborate with team members. Candidates should be able to lift up to 70 pounds and have strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Minimal reading and writing ability is required.
• Language skills: present information clearly and respond to questions.
• Reasoning: define problems, collect data and draw conclusions.
• Interpersonal and communications skills; integrity and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Receive donations, sort, select and display merchandise.
• Move up to 70 pounds; assist with donation processing.
• Tag and price textiles, shoes and furniture; stock sales floor.
• Process donated goods and issue receipts; guide donors.
• Maintain cleanliness of donation area and store; safety focused.
• Collaborate with coworkers; cover breaks as needed.
• Prepare salvage items, package furniture for transport.
• Build boxed furniture for display; assist pricing per policy.
• Close shift tasks: doors, trash removal, floor recovery.
• Provide customer service to donors and customers; project a positive image.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Customer Service

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Reasoning Ability

Teamwork

Job description

Goodwill Industries of South Central California in Hanford, CA is seeking a Material Handler I to receive donations, transport, sort, select and display merchandise. The role supports the organization’s mission and aligns with values.

You will work in a fast-paced store environment, perform opening/closing tasks, and collaborate with team members. Candidates should be able to lift up to 70 pounds and have strong customer service skills.