Donation Processing & Sorting Specialist

Goodwill Southeast Georgia; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits – health, dental, retirement

PTO & holidays

Celebratory activities

Training programs

Job summary

Goodwill Southeast Georgia is seeking a Donation Processing Associate for the Savannah area. This full-time role involves sorting, grading, and handling donated goods, while maintaining a clean and safe warehouse environment.

The position offers competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, retirement plans, PTO, and training opportunities. Typical duties include sorting donations into textiles, hardlines, and trash, handling textiles, moving materials, receiving

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent job-related experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly assess donated goods and determine appropriate handling.
• Functional reading and writing skills.
• Good color vision and eyesight for accurate sorting and grading.
• Must be able to use a hand truck and manage physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 40-60 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, and frequently bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, and push.
• Work is conducted in a warehouse environment, with varying temperatures.
• Must be able to work in both hot and cold conditions and in a dusty environment.

Responsibilities

• Sorting Donations: Presort donations into three categories – textiles, hardline goods, and trash.
• Textile Handling: Grade, hang, and tag textiles according to company standards.
• Material Movement: Transport materials between workstations as needed.
• Receiving Donations: Assist donors with unloading vehicles, carrying donations, and providing receipts.
• Donation Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate daily records of donations and donor interactions.
• Seasonal Item Packaging: Pack seasonal items and label containers for storage or shipping.
• Store Shipment Support: Participate in fulfilling store shipment needs, completing necessary paperwork.
• Warehouse Maintenance: Remove trash and keep workstations and warehouse areas clean and organized.
• Customer Interaction: Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy while interacting with customers, donors, and team members.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety procedures, wear required safety equipment, and actively support the safety program.
• Production Standards: Ensure the store maintains production goals and standards set by DGR leadership.
• Additional Duties: Complete other assignments as needed to support the retail and organizational mission.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reading & writing

Color vision

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Goodwill Southeast Georgia is seeking a Donation Processing Associate for the Savannah area. This full-time role involves sorting, grading, and handling donated goods, while maintaining a clean and safe warehouse environment.

The position offers competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, retirement plans, PTO, and training opportunities. Typical duties include sorting donations into textiles, hardlines, and trash, handling textiles, moving materials, receiving