Donation Material Handler - UNCC - Part Time

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Free training & career development

Team member discounts

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont in Charlotte is looking for friendly, dependable team players. This role involves greeting donors, sorting merchandise, and maintaining cleanliness in a fast-paced environment. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided.

Starting pay is $15/hour with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. Join our mission to empower communities and change lives through meaningful employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Friendly, dependable team players who enjoy helping others.
• No experience required—we’ll provide training.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and ready to work in a team-focused environment.
• Able to follow safety procedures and handle physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors and assist with unloading donations.
• Sort, inspect, and price merchandise.
• Move items to the sales floor and keep work areas clean.
• Load/unload donation trailers and handle custodial tasks.
• Report safety, theft, or security concerns to management.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Dependability

Job description

At Goodwill, we create job opportunities, empower communities, and change lives. Starting at $15/hour with annual raises and bonuses. You'll also enjoy the following benefits:

• Full‑time benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
• Free training & career development
• Team member discounts

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 will 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.
• Physical demands: active standing, walking, using hands, talking, reaching, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing or balancing. Heavy lifting up to 100+ pounds. Strong vision for distance and depth is key.