Donation Attendant - Green Acres

Job Details

Job Location:

GOODWILL GREEN ACRES STORE - EUGENE, OR 97408
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.50 Hourly
Donation Attendant 2 - Goodwill Industries of Lane & South Coast Counties & Alaska

The mission of Goodwill Industries of Lane and South Coast Counties & Alaska is to provide vocational opportunities to individuals with barriers to employment. Those who work at Goodwill get more than a paycheck; they go home with a sense of pride, dignity, and a job well done. They know they are making a difference in the community.

Goodwill offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays, including a floating holiday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous matching contributions after one year
• Employee discount
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

The Donation Attendant 2 needs to understand and positively promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Goodwill Industries. Accept donated goods from members of the public and provide excellent customer service. Have knowledge of proper lifting techniques as this position requires frequent lifting, bending, twisting, and carrying heavy objects. Maintain a neat and orderly donation area both inside and outside. Assist in other areas of the agency as needed to meet the need of the business.

• Perform opening duties of workstation by assessing donation area to ensure it is clean, work areas are safe, and equipment is working properly.
• Responsible for reporting any necessary maintenance issues related to facilities or equipment as soon as possible.
• Accept donations from the public, transferring items to the appropriate tote, cart, or basket according to GILSCC requirements; separating donations by type, not quality.
• Represent the company by providing exemplary customer service.
• Assist donor(s); if needed, in unloading donations in a timely and courteous manner, treating all donations with respect.
• Thank donor for donations and ensure that receipt is offered to each donor, regardless of size of donation and ask donor to return.
• Accurately tally each donation on sheet immediately after it is made.
• Transport stock to/from workstation and to other areas.
• Maintain the donation center in a clean and orderly fashion, which includes picking up grounds around the building, sweeping, mopping, dusting, washing windows, etc.
• Efficiently and safely load and unload trucks and trailers at the warehouse using pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Safely operates, regularly cleans and helps maintain the forklift.
• Prepare records and reports, as requested.
• Ensure that donations are secured indoors when leaving the site (lunch, end-of-shift, etc.).
• Identify and properly dispose of garbage.
• Identify and process recyclable material as appropriate.
• Empty garbage and recycling bins.
• Retrieve and collect shopping carts and baskets, as necessary.
• Notify immediate supervisor of any problems or unusual situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

At least six months’ related experience required, including forklift certification and use of forklift in a warehouse or similar setting.

Must be forklift certified.

Goodwill Industries has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy. All job offers are contingent on passing a background check including a drug and alcohol test that includes screening for THC.