Donation Material Handler - Ballantyne East - Part Time

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training & career development

Team member discounts

Benefits including medical, dental, 3:

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont in Charlotte, NC, starts at $15/hour with annual raises and bonuses. The role includes training, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement for full-time staff. You will greet donors, sort donations, price merchandise, and help maintain a clean, safe store environment.

No prior experience required; you’ll work indoors and outdoors, with physical tasks and teamwork at the core of daily duties.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Able to follow safety procedures and lift up to heavy weights.
• Able to stand for long periods and work indoors/outdoors.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team.
• Willing to learn through skill-building opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors, assist with unloading donations, and provide receipts.
• Sort, inspect, and price merchandise following safety and quality guidelines.
• Move items to the sales floor and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Load/unload donation trailers and handle custodial tasks throughout your shift.
• Track donation counts accurately and help maintain store cleanliness, including cart retrieval.
• Report safety, theft, or security concerns to management.
• Support the team with additional duties as needed.
• You’ll be working indoors and outdoors with exposure to the elements

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Dependable

Team player

Willing to learn

Customer service oriented

Job description

About Us

At Goodwill, we do more than just operate thrift stores—we create job opportunities, empower communities, and change lives. Starting at $15/hour with annual raises and bonuses, you’ll also enjoy:

• Free training & career development
• Team member discounts
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement (Full Time Only)

Join a mission-driven team where your work makes a difference every day.

What You’ll Do

• Greet donors, assist with unloading donations, and provide receipts.
• Sort, inspect, and price merchandise following safety and quality guidelines.
• Move items to the sales floor and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Load/unload donation trailers and handle custodial tasks throughout your shift.
• Track donation counts accurately and help maintain store cleanliness, including cart retrieval.
• Report any safety, theft, or security concerns to management.
• Support the team with additional duties as needed.
• You’ll be working indoors and outdoors with exposure to the elements

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, dependable team players who enjoy helping others.
• No experience required—we’ll provide training.
• Able to follow safety procedures and handle physical tasks (lifting, standing, moving merchandise).
• Open to feedback and eager to grow through free skill-building opportunities.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and ready to work in a team-focused environment.
• This job keeps you active! Expect plenty of standing, walking, and using your hands. You'll often talk, reach, bend, kneel, push, and pull. Occasionally, you may climb or balance. Heavy lifting up to 100+ pounds—is part of the role. Strong vision for distance and depth is key.