Donation Express Attendant

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. in Murfreesboro seeks a Donation Express Attendant to support daily donation intake at DEC centers, greet donors, issue receipts, and handle donated items with care.

You will sort and secure donations, maintain a clean work area, record donations, assist with daily summaries, and communicate donor counts. Some lifting and outdoor work may be required; dependable attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with the public is preferred.
• Must be able to lift/carry over 50 lbs.
• Must be able to read, write, and perform simple addition for paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospitality and promptDonor service, issue receipts and greet donors cheerfully.
• Handle donated items with care and gratitude; sort and secure items as directed.
• Accurately record donations and assist with daily donation summaries.
• Communicate donor counts and DEC activity to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, organized DEC site and report hazards or needs.
• Attend mandatory DEC meetings and distribute information to donors.

Skills

Customer service

Attendance

Heavy lifting

Reading & writing

Independent work

Job description

Job LocationMurfreesboro Blackman DECJob Summary:The Donation Express Attendant will provide for the most consistent daily acquisition of donations at the Donation Express Centers. To represent Goodwill's commitment to hospitality by assisting donors in a prompt, friendly manner when unloading their donations and providing receipts. To safeguard donations by sorting and packing them in proper receptacles in the donation center. To maintain a clean, organized area in and around the donation center.Job DescriptionEssential FunctionsExhibit hospitality and a high level of customer service awareness, including being courteous and appreciative to all donors, providing donation receipts, and greeting donors promptly and cheerfully, and handling all donated items with care and gratitude.Be prompt and consistent in attendance.Work the scheduled hours and open and close the site on schedule.Decline donations graciously when appropriate, while following Goodwill's policy for non-acceptable items.Sort and secure donations as designated by the Director of Donations, DEC Manager and Supervisor(s).Accurately record all donations and assist with the completion of daily donation summary sheets in a timely manner.Communicate activity of donation center by calling in donor count every work day.Organize DEC supply table and communicate the needs of the collection center or hazards to a Supervisor on a timely basis.Assist transportation staff in sweeps and exchange of trailers where applicable.Maintain a clean and safe work environment by sweeping/picking up inside and immediate area outside the DEC site and on the property.Attend all mandatory DEC meetings designated by the Supervisor.Distribute flyers, handouts, and other written information about Goodwill to donors as directed by management.Continually and effectively communicate Goodwill’s mission to donors.Be knowledgeable of and comply with all company policies and procedures, as well as legal requirements, at all times.Other duties as assigned by management.Minimum QualificationsRequired Skills:EducationNoneExperienceOne (1) year of experience working with the public is desired.Knowledge and SkillsMust be able to lift/carry over 50 lbs.Must be able to push/pull loads of over 50 lbs.Work with people in a professional manner.Must be self-motivated to work independently toward agreed upon goals and objectives.Must be able to read, write, and perform simple addition in order to complete required paper work.Must have the ability to provide a consistently mature, neat, clean image for Goodwill Industries.Must display the ability to work by one's self without constant supervision.Must have ability to understand and recognize the difference between acceptable and unacceptable donations and communicate this to the donor.Must provide for own transportation to all assigned donations centers.Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to relate well with all people, including clients and employees.Preferred Education / Experience / Knowledge & Skills / Certifications & LicenseExperience working outdoors is preferred.