Donation Services Associate

GOODWILL CENTRAL COAST; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 48,425,395 - 52,723,507; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Central Coast is seeking a Retail Donation Processor in Salinas, CA to receive donations, sort and process items, and assist with store operations. The role emphasizes courtesy to donors, following procedures, and maintaining a neat donation area.

Training is on-the-job, with duties including sorting textiles, tagging items, and supporting floor displays. The position is full-time, day shift, with a typical hourly paycheck.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Duties can be learned through on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain donation area inside a retail store, ensuring area is neat, clean and organized.
• Greet donors and explain reasons for item rejection when needed.
• Offer and/or issue donor a receipt and record donation details.
• Sort and stack donations into containers, ensuring items are wrapped or packed safely.
• Contact transportation with donation status and request supplies as needed.
• Assist sales staff in preparing goods for floor display.
• Offload donations from trucks and trailers and maintain records.
• Sort, grade and tag textiles and other items by category and quality.

Skills

Basic English

Basic Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Goodwill Central Coast is seeking a Retail Donation Processor in Salinas, CA to receive donations, sort and process items, and assist with store operations. The role emphasizes courtesy to donors, following procedures, and maintaining a neat donation area.

Training is on-the-job, with duties including sorting textiles, tagging items, and supporting floor displays. The position is full-time, day shift, with a typical hourly paycheck.