Donation Attendant
Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. Goodwill Industries of Akron was established in 1927 in a one-room salon at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets as a branch of Goodwill Industries of Cleveland. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties. Our mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment. To hire and retain employees who share our core values of commitment, teamwork, honesty, and customer service, we offer good benefits and opportunities for career development.
About the role
As an entry-level Donation Attendant / Stock Associate, you are the face of our agency to our donors. You accept, load, unload, sort, and price donations. With a gracious and positive attitude, you accept merchandise donations and provide assistance to our donors. You always offer them a coupon, a receipt, and a smile. With efficiency and a great sense of organization, you sort clothing and household goods into categories. You test electronics to ensure they work properly before pricing them. You also keep accurate and up-to-date records of donations. Your friendly disposition comes through in all your interactions, and you are a pleasure to work with for fellow employees and donors alike. You help promote the development of service participants. You are committed to safety and help keep your work area clean and void of hazards as well as operate equipment with attention to safe operating procedures. You feel great about the vital role you play in supporting our mission of serving the community.
Qualifications
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and load donations for clothing, furniture, and other household goods
- Ability to work outside in various weather conditions
- Customer service skills
- Can-do attitude and strong communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently with situational awareness
Schedule
This entry-level position requires a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.