Donation Attendant Jobs

JOB SUMMARY
Donation attendants are responsible for cheerfully accepting donated goods from the public and providing excellent customer service. Attendant will then sort the donations into the appropriate categories and ready them for pick-up by transportation; keep site clean and neat inside and out, reporting any necessary maintenance for their facilities or equipment. This position will assist in other areas of the agency as needed, to meet the need of the business. Must adhere to Goodwill Industries rules, policies, and safety procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform opening duties to workstation by assessing donation area to ensure it is clean, work areas are safe, and equipment is working properly.
• Identify and process recyclable material as appropriate.
• Prepare records and reports, as requested.
• Assist donor(s); if needed, in unloading donations in a timely and courteous manner, treating all donations with respect.
• Maintain the donation center in a clean and orderly fashion. This includes but, may not be limited to picking up grounds around the building, sweeping, mopping, dusting, washing windows, etc.
• Identify and properly dispense of garbage.
• Thank donor for donations and ensure that receipt is offered to each donor, regardless of size of donation and ask donor to return.
• Transport stock to/from workstation to other areas
• Ensure that donations are secured indoors when leaving the site (lunch, end-of-shift, etc.).
• Transfer donated items to the appropriate tote, cart, or basket according to GILSCC requirements, separating donations by type, not quality.
• Notify immediate supervisor of any problems or unusual situations.
• Meet or exceed the Mystery Shop score goal of 93%.
• Must become certified on necessary equipment, e.g., forklift, pallet jack and bailer etc.
• Immediately report any necessary facility or equipment maintenance, including broken equipment, lights/ballasts out, damage to building/grounds, etc.
• Accept donations from the public, transferring items to the appropriate tote, cart, or basket according to GILSCC requirements; separating donations by type, not quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned. This position will assist in other areas of the agency as needed, to meet the need of the business.
• Represent the company by providing exemplary customer service.
• Empty garbage and recycling bins.
• Assist in the maintenance of a clean retail environment by dusting furniture and/or tidying on the sales floor.
• Accurately tally each donation on sheet immediately after it is made.
• Retrieve and collect shopping carts and baskets, as necessary.
• Assist truck drivers with loading/unloading donations, supplies, and equipment.

JOB EXPECTATIONS

• Must be able to meet and communicate effectively with the public.
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug-screening test.
• Must be able to function independently and as part of a team.
• Reports for scheduled work regularly and on time. Notify supervisor as soon as possible regarding the need and expected duration of any/all absence (s) or tardiness.
• Must not present a direct threat to the safety and health of oneself, others or to property.
• Must provide current, state issued identification and eligibility to work in the United States of America.
• Must have sufficient command of the English language to communicate with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Offer helpful, innovative suggestions to help improve processes within this or other departments.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No record or disclosure of criminal conviction that indicates a tendency toward theft, violence, dishonesty, deceit, drug manufacture or sale, moral turpitude, or predatory behavior.
• Maintains company hygiene standards.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, CARF standards, and safety and security regulations.
• Must have knowledge of safe lifting techniques
• (See Handbook policy 172)
• Be flexible in work assignment to accommodate changing production demands
• Must exercise good judgment.
• Keep supervisor informed of problems and suggestions related to the job.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, CARF standards, and safety and security regulations.
• Maintain well-groomed appearance and acceptable dress in compliance with GILSCCs dress guidelines.
• Donation attendants need to understand and positively promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Goodwill Industries.
• Must communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the Donation Attendants job description task analysis with or without accommodation.

EXPERIENCE
No experience necessary.
EDUCATION
No minimum education level.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must become certified on necessary equipment, e.g., forklift, pallet jack and bailer etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF WORK REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to frequently lift heavy or awkward objects, stand, walk, carry, push, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, grasp, kneel and climb.
• The donation attendant will be frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• DOT Strength classification: Heavy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor and outdoor working conditions with exposure to all weather. Moderate adaptability required: Work environment is mostly hectic (fast paced) with irregular short deadlines and limited number of critical or unusual situations. May be exposed to dust if working in a warehouse setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

WORK HOURS
Must be able to work all hours and days the retail store or donation center is open.

CORE COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Ethics -is based on well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, or specific virtues. Upholds organizational values.
• Interpersonal Skills-Remains open to others ideas and tries new things. Quietly listens provides input and communicate in a positive way that promotes inclusion and collaboration.
• Customer Service-Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Be flexible in work assignment to accommodate changing production demands
• Attendance/Punctuality - Reports for scheduled work regularly and on time. Is consistently at work and on time.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work. the action or process of innovating
• Safety and Security -Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Motivation -Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Oral Communication- Must be able to meet, interact and communicate effectively with the public and co-workers. Respond well to questions.
• Technical Skills-Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills. Take necessary training to obtain certifications for use of job-related equipment/tools as required.
• Organizational Support -Follows policies and procedures. Upholds organizational values, understand and positively promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Goodwill Industries
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner.
• Teamwork - Works well as part of a team. Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyones efforts to succeed. Functions independently and as part of a team.
• Quality - completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.