Donation Material Handler - Gastonia - Part-time

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont; Gastonia (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, (P

Paid time off and Tuition Reimb

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is hiring for a store associate role in Gastonia, NC. The position involves greeting donors, unloading donations, pricing merchandise, moving items to the sales floor, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Perks include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition reimbursement for full-time staff, and free training with career development. The job requires physical tasks and a willingness to work indoors and outdoors as part of a busy

Qualifications

• Friendly, dependable team member who helps others.
• No experience required—we provide training.
• Able to follow safety procedures and perform physical tasks (lifting, standing, moving merchandise).
• Willing to accept feedback and grow 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 during shift.
• Track donation counts accurately and help maintain store cleanliness.

Skills

Team player

Reliable

No experience required

Lifting capability

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

• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement (Full Time Only)

Description

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

Requirements

• 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.