Donation Station Attendant

Donation Station Attendant (Full-time)

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1923 that helps people in Northwest Washington find jobs through free training and placement. The organization operates five training centers, 23 retail stores, and more than 27 donation sites across King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap counties.

Pay Rate
: $17.13/hour

The Donation Station Attendant is responsible for accepting donated goods from the public and providing excellent customer service.

• Greets donors in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner; unloads donations from vehicles and offers tax receipts.
• Evaluate donated items to determine if acceptable for donation.
• Sort donations into assigned categories and pack safely into container(s).
• Inform supervisor of status of station, container footage, and condition.
• Maintain accurate donor tallies and other support duties.
• Maintain accurate and timely loading check lists.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Identify and properly dispose of garbage and process recyclable material.
• Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Demonstrates safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• If applicable:
  Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.*
• Must maintain reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No previous experience or education required
• Ability to read, speak and write English and perform basic math skills
• Ability to work with a diverse team

• Forklift certification optional; must meet eligibility requirements.

• Ability to use a mobile phone

Requires lifting and/or moving up to 40–60 pounds, standing for long periods, walking, use of hands, balance, bending, reaching, operating foot pedals, climbing ladders, sit, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, crawl. Requires close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and reliable attendance. Work outdoors with variable temperatures and dust; noise level is loud. Must work a flexible schedule.

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
• Recording data
• Problem solving
• Team player
• Communicating with the public
• Creating written communication

Outdoors, variable temperatures, dust, loud noise. Requires flexible schedule.

• Health plan including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mentorship Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Job Training

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.