DONATION UTILITY ASSOCIATE TRAINEE

Goodwill Industries of Southern NJ and Philadelphia; Hollybrook (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southern NJ and Philadelphia at Lumberton Store, Lumberton, NJ, seeks staff to process donations, assist customers, and uphold safety standards. Duties include greeting donors, sorting donations, labeling and moving merchandise, and operating pallet jack and forklift as trained.

Role offers both full-time and part-time options on-site. Cross-training as Barcoder and Processor Trainee promotes growth and productivity within a busy retail environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Strong safety awareness in warehouse/donation setting.
• Honesty/integrity in all duties.
• Willingness to be accountable for actions.
• Ability to work under pressure when needed.
• Willingness to complete training certifications.
• Energetic and enthusiastic attitude.
• Clear English communication required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Goodwill policies and safety procedures.
• Greet donors and provide a positive donation experience.
• Label and sort donations into correct categories as directed.
• Operate pallet jack and forklift safely as trained.
• Maintain clean and organized donation and production areas.
• Assist customers with loading items and processing transactions.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Safety awareness

Honesty/Integrity

Accountability

Teamwork

English communication

Flexibility

Safety training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lumberton Store - Lumberton, NJ 08048

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: $16.50 - $16.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Follow all Goodwill policies and safety procedures. Must possess professional etiquette.
• Accepts all donations from customers and provides a positive customer experience using the following steps: a. Must be at donors vehicle within 30 seconds of arrival b. Smile and make eye contact with every donor c. Wear Personal Protective Equipment and follow dress code at all times d. Keep the donations area clean and organized e. Greet every donor and acknowledge those waiting f. Always go above-and-beyond for our donors g. Offer every donor a receipt at the beginning of each donation h. Assist with every donation i.Treat every donation with respect j.Thank every donor for supporting our free job training and education initiatives.
• Will receive cross‑training as Barcoder and Processor Trainee to promote individual employee growth and maintain company productivity.
• Responsible for correctly labeling outgoing gaylords.
• Maintains the placement of all merchandise and maintains the organization of the production room. Sorts donations into correct categories as directed.
• Assists customers with loading furniture or other items. Presents and obtains customer signature on waiver for furniture purchases.
• Assists with sale tickets and sold signs for furniture, electrical, and other large items.
• Assists in loading or unloading of merchandise onto/off trucks or trailers as needed.
• Operates pallet jack, sit‑down and/or standing forklift safely.
• Conducts daily safety inspection on all company owned equipment including sit‑down and standing forklifts.
• Reports all non‑employee and employee injuries in a timely by notifying store manager.
• Responsible for following and ensuring all safety rules are complied with and appropriate safety equipment is used. Ensures work areas are maintained in a clean, uncluttered, hazard free condition. Immediately takes action and/or reports any unsafe or potential hazards.
• Must maintain a clean and neat personal appearance at all times. Must wear company issued uniform.
• Regular attendance is required.
• All other essential duties as assigned.

Benefits Overview

• Benefit eligibility is tied to whether you are a full‑time employee or part‑time employee.
• Full‑time employees, after satisfying the new hire waiting period, are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, PTO/Holidays, Discounts, Credit Union, Voluntary Benefits, and Mylo.
• Part‑time employees scheduled to work between 30 and 37.5 hours per week, after satisfying the new hire waiting period, are eligible for Medical, Prescription, PTO, Discounts, Credit Union, Voluntary Benefits, and Mylo.
• Part‑time employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week, after satisfying the new hire waiting period, are eligible for PTO, Discounts, Credit Union, Voluntary Benefits, and Mylo.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Customer Service Ability to meet customer needs, understand their concerns, and resolve issues in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Reliability The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Honesty/Integrity Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Accountability Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Working Under Pressure Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Ability to pass a training certification class if needed for double stacker. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to operate pump jack and/or double stacker.
• Enthusiastic Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Accuracy Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate and understand instructions, both verbal and written, in English.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including night, weekends and occasionally long hours.
• Ability to meet physical demands of position.
• Ability to be flexible and assist other areas of the store when needed.
• Vision corrected to within normal limits. Sense of sound (ability to hear donation bell). Sense of touch.
• Ability to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.