Retail Donation Attendant

MERS / Goodwill; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an energetic Retail Donation Attendant to join their team in St. Charles. This part-time role is ideal for individuals looking to make a difference while developing their skills in a supportive environment. You'll provide excellent customer service, handle donations with care, and maintain high standards of store cleanliness. With a mission-driven approach, this opportunity allows you to contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying benefits like monthly bonuses and flexible schedules. If you're passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Monthly Bonus Up to $250

Immediate medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Retirement plans with employer match

PTO up to 15 days

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• No degree required; High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Effective communication skills with co-workers, customers, and management.
• Organizational skills and ability to interact with a diverse work population.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, including greeting donors and assisting with donations.
• Sort donated goods into categories: sales floor, seasonal, online sales, and trash.
• Maintain store cleanliness by sweeping, dusting, and mopping.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Position Type: Hourly Part-Time

Hourly Rate: $15.00

Bonus Pay: Up to $250/month

Position Overview

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Retail Donation Attendant to join our St. Charles Store team. The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

If you are looking for an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, this position is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• No degree required; High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Effective communication skills with co-workers, customers, and management.
• Organizational skills and ability to interact with a diverse work population.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, including greeting donors, assisting with donations, and offering thanks, incentives, and tax receipts.
• Handle donations with care and respect.
• Sort donated and purchased goods into categories: sales floor, seasonal, online sales, outlet, and trash, following established guidelines.
• Notify management of hazardous, valuable, or inappropriate donations.
• Maintain high standards of quality and quantity while working efficiently.
• Stock, straighten, rotate, and keep the store area clean.
• Ensure store cleanliness by sweeping, dusting, mopping, and shining surfaces.
• Build positive relationships with team members and leadership, collaborating across teams to improve communication.
• Practice safe work habits, maintaining a hazard-free environment by removing obstructions and keeping aisles clear.
• Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with MERS/Goodwill dress code.
• Safeguard assets, including cash, donations, and purchases, reporting theft or unauthorized possession.
• Follow all policies, procedures, safety, and security regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits include:

• Monthly Bonus Up to $250
• Immediate medical benefits for full-time employees (30+ hours/week)
• Dental and vision benefits (first of the month after hire, 20+ hours/week)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance (first of the month after hire, 20+ hours/week)
• Retirement plans (403(B) and 401(A)), with employer match after one year for 20+ hours/week
• PTO up to 15 days, paid holidays, and flexible schedules

MERS Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any non-merit factor. Background and records checks are required upon employment.