DONATION PROCESSING ASSOCIATE

Responsibilities

• Sorting, grading, and handling donations
• Presort donations into three categories – textiles, hardline goods, and trash
• Textile Handling: Grade, hang, and tag textiles according to company standards
• Material Movement: Transport materials between workstations as needed
• Receiving Donations: Assist donors with unloading vehicles, carrying donations, and providing receipts
• Donation Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate daily records of donations and donor interactions
• Seasonal Item Packaging: Pack seasonal items and label containers for storage or shipping
• Store Shipment Support: Participate in fulfilling store shipment needs, completing necessary paperwork
• Warehouse Maintenance: Remove trash and keep workstations and warehouse areas clean and organized
• Customer Interaction: Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy while interacting with customers, donors, and team members
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety procedures, wear required safety equipment, and actively support the safety program
• Production Standards: Ensure the store maintains production goals and standards set by DGR leadership

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent job-related experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to quickly assess donated goods and determine appropriate handling
• Functional reading and writing skills
• Good color vision and eyesight for accurate sorting and grading
• Must be able to use a hand truck and manage physically demanding tasks
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Able to lift and carry items weighing 40-60 pounds
• Able to push or pull up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods, and frequently bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, and push
• Work is conducted in a warehouse environment, with varying temperatures
• Must be able to work in both hot and cold conditions and in a dusty environment

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent job-related experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to quickly assess donated goods and determine appropriate handling
• Functional reading and writing skills
• Good color vision and eyesight for accurate sorting and grading
• Must be able to use a hand truck and manage physically demanding tasks
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Able to lift and carry items weighing 40-60 pounds
• Able to push or pull up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods, and frequently bend, kneel, reach, stoop, squat, and push
• Work is conducted in a warehouse environment, with varying temperatures
• Must be able to work in both hot and cold conditions and in a dusty environment

Skills

• Interpersonal Communication
• Assessment and Handling of Donated Goods
• Physical Tasks (Lifting, Carrying)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Warehouse Environment

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Associate shopping discount
• Celebratory activities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Free training and development programs

Pay

Competitive weekly pay

Schedule

Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed