Donations Center Associate | Flexible Part-Time

America's Thrift Stores; Murfreesboro, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

America's Thrift Stores Donations, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is seeking a friendly Donation Center Attendant to greet donors, process items, and keep the donation area neat and safe in all weather.

You will work with truck drivers and teammates to sort, load, and move donations, explain our mission, and provide outstanding service to every donor.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and reliability in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to grow within our community-focused organization.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and dependability.
• Ability to understand, follow, and apply company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced work environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with donors, team members, and management.
• Ability to accurately maintain records and communicate operational updates and concerns to management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Commitment to supporting the organization’s mission, values, and community impact initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physical job duties in indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process donated clothing, shoes, household goods, and other items through the drive-thru operation at the Fixed Donation Center (FDC).
• Provide excellent customer service by professionally greeting and assisting donors while promoting the organization’s mission and community impact.
• Collaborate with truck drivers, supervisors, and team members to organize, sort, transport, and prepare donated goods for processing and recycling.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with company operational, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Safely load and unload donor vehicles, carts, containers, and box trucks while following established safety procedures.
• Inspect, sort, and categorize donated items according to operational guidelines and quality standards.
• Prepare and organize materials and products for recycling, distribution, or further processing.
• Operate effectively in both indoor and outdoor work environments, including exposure to varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Move, transport, and handle carts, bins, and donated goods throughout the workday.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Organized

Team player

Safety awareness

Communication

Multitasking

Reliability

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Independent work

Dependability

Job description

America's Thrift Stores Donations, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is seeking a friendly Donation Center Attendant to greet donors, process items, and keep the donation area neat and safe in all weather.

You will work with truck drivers and teammates to sort, load, and move donations, explain our mission, and provide outstanding service to every donor.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and reliability in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to grow within our community-focused organization.