Donation Material Handler - Part Time - Weddington

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Free training & career development

Team member discounts

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is hiring a retail team member in Matthews, NC, to help donors, sort merchandise, and keep the store welcoming.

Starting at $15/hour with annual raises and bonuses, this full-time role includes training, benefits, and opportunities for growth, with indoor/outdoor duties and light custodial tasks.

If you value helping others and working in a team, apply today to join a mission-driven organization that makes daily impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors, unload 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.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

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

Benefits

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

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

• 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.