Donor Specialist Full-Time $13.50 - Buford

Goodwill of North Georgia; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee discount 25%

Health, dental and vision insurance

Uniforms

Job summary

Goodwill of North Georgia is hiring for an hourly position at our Buford location. You will inspect and grade donated items, process them efficiently, and help maintain a clean donor area while following safety rules.

This role supports our mission to help local job seekers through donations and sales from our 100+ locations. The job requires a High School Diploma or GED (preferred), basic math and reading skills, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One year or more (1+) of production experience preferred.
• Must have basic math and reading skills.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills in English as well as interpersonal skills.
• Must be 18 years or older to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly examine and grade donated goods to sell in Goodwill stores.
• Process goods in an accelerated manner to meet production goals.
• Sort donations into designated categories.
• Provide a donation receipt at the time of donating.
• Maintain a neat, clean donor area and follow safety practices.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Hourly

Requisition Number: DONOR022479

• Posted : August 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $13.50 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

Join our team

At Goodwill of North Georgia, we make a positive impact on our community by using donations and sales from our 100+ locations to help local job seekers find meaningful work. Simply said, we put people to work. Join our team and work for an organization that will help you grow personally and professionally while giving you the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are helping others reach their potential.

You can learn more about our 100+ stores, donation centers and career centers and how our mission helps local job seekers at goodwillng.org.

What we offer:

Paid time off for vacation and holidays

25% employee discount

Health, dental and vision insurance for staff and their families

Complimentary uniforms

Access to free job skills training at Goodwill Career Centers

Responsible for thoroughly examining and grading donated goods to sell in Goodwill of North Georgia Retail stores. Process goods in an accelerated manner to meet production goals in a fast-paced environment while adhering to standard operating procedures.

Essential Functions:

Always display a professional, patient, and "people first" attitude with guests

Provide a donation receipt to each guest at the time of donating

Adequately handle guest questions and resolve problems by following agency and departmental standard operating procedures

Properly sort donations into designated categories

Effectively communicate with management when necessary

Consistently perform work tasks according to training playbooks, e-learning and work instructions

Evaluate and navigate decisions effectively

Effectively promote and demonstrate cooperation and teamwork with peers

Maintain a neat, clean and organized donor door area/attended donation center(ADC) location

Adhere to safety and security practices including reporting safety hazards and injuries to management

Assist truck drivers with loading/unloading donations

Attend and complete all required trainings and meetings

Perform other duties as assigned by management

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED preferred

One year or more (1+ years) of production experienced preferred

Consistently foster a healthy team culture of exceptional guest experience

Must have basic math and reading skills

Must have good oral and written communication skills in English as well as interpersonal skills

Must be 18 years or older to become certified and licensed to operate a forklift (individuals age 16 to 17 will not be allowed to operate forklifts, balers or compactors)

Working Environment Conditions/Requirements:

Must start employment in acceptable safety work shoes

Must be able to work in all types of conditions including heat, cold and dust

Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform the duties of the position including the ability to bend, reach, grasp, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time as well as the ability to push, pull and lift up to 30lbs with or without accommodation

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

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