Donor Specialist Full-Time $13.50 - Northside

Goodwill of North Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

25% employee discount

Health, dental and vision insurance

Complimentary uniforms

Free job skills training

Job summary

Goodwill of North Georgia is seeking a Donor Specialist to examine and grade donated items for its 100+ locations in a fast-paced retail environment. You will process goods efficiently while following SOPs and maintaining accurate donation records. The role emphasizes customer interaction and teamwork across facilities.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ years of production experience, and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Eligibility to operate forklifts begins at age 18.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of production experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older to operate a forklift (16–17 not allowed).
• Must have basic math and reading skills.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills in English as well as interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly examine and grade donated goods to sell in Goodwill Retail stores.
• Process goods in an accelerated manner to meet production goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain professional, patient, and people-first attitude with guests.
• Adhere to safety and security practices and assist truck drivers with loading/unloading donations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Basic math

Reading skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Donor Specialist Full-Time $13.50 - Northside

Job Category: Hourly

Requisition Number: DONOR022387

• Posted : August 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $13.50 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

1460 Northside Drive
Atlanta, GA 30318, USA

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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