Donation Material Handler - Ballantyne - Part-Time

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training & career development

Team member discounts

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement (Full Time Only)

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont in Charlotte, NC is hiring for a team member who greets donors, assists with unloading donations, and provides receipts. This entry-level role requires no prior experience and includes training.

You will sort and price merchandise, stock the floor, and handle occasional outdoor tasks. Expect opportunities for indoors/outdoors work, annual raises and bonuses, and a supportive team focused on community impact.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with no prior experience required; training provided.
• Ability to lift 100+ pounds and perform standing/walking tasks.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors and follow safety guidelines.
• Comfort with repetitive tasks and assisting donors.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors and assist with unloading donations and receipts.
• Sort, inspect, and price merchandise following guidelines.
• Move items to sales floor; maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Load/unload donation trailers and perform custodial tasks.
• Track donation counts and report safety or security concerns.
• Support team with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Communication

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.

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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

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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.