DONATION UTILITY ASSOCIATE TRAINEE

Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Phi; Whitehouse Station (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

PTO/Holidays

Discounts

Credit Union

Voluntary Benefits

Mylo

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Phi is hiring for a position at Whitehouse Station, NJ. The role involves donor intake, assisting customers, and supporting store logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Perks include a comprehensive benefits package for full- and part-time staff. The job requires strong customer service, reliability, safety awareness, and the ability to adapt to varying schedules.

Qualifications

• Customer Service ability to meet customer needs, resolve issues in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Reliability and dependability in performing duties.
• Safety Awareness to identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Honesty/Integrity in the workplace.
• Accountability for actions and responsibilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to complete a training certification class if needed for double stacker.
• Enthusiastic energy to perform tasks.
• Accuracy in processing and handling donations.
• Ability to communicate in English, both spoken and written.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position.
• Team player who can assist other areas when needed.
• Vision and hearing capabilities appropriate for the role.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Goodwill policies and safety procedures.
• Provide a positive donor experience by following established donation steps.
• Cross-train as Barcoder and Processor Trainee for growth.
• Label outgoing pallets accurately and maintain merchandise layout.
• Assist customers with loading furniture and obtain signatures on waivers.
• Support with sale tickets and signage for large items.
• Assist in loading/unloading merchandise from trucks or trailers.
• Operate pallet jack and forklifts safely and conduct daily safety checks.
• Report injuries and maintain a hazard-free work area.
• Maintain clean personal appearance and wear uniform.

Skills

Customer Service

Reliability

Safety Awareness

Honesty/Integrity

Accountability

Working Under Pressure

Training Certification

Enthusiastic

Accuracy

English Communication

Flexible Schedule

Physical Demands

Team Player

Adaptability

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Whitehouse Station ADC - Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889

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

• 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.