Thrift Store Donation Attendant
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey · Albany, NY · 2 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Greet donors warmly and assist with unloading donations.
- Address donor questions about Goodwill, its mission, and donation guidelines.
- Keep accurate records of donor counts and volume; submit daily to supervisors.
- Audit, sort, and price donations according to Goodwill’s guidelines.
- Provide tax receipts upon request and thank donors for their contributions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe donation area inside and outside.
- Follow safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques and equipment handling.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks as needed.
- Operate a pallet jack to move donations (Certification is preferred, training is provided).
- Represent Goodwill professionally with excellent customer service.
- Adapt to changing tasks in a fast-paced environment and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Strong customer service skills.
- Attention to detail.
- The ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in retail or customer service is a plus.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Benefits
- Generous time off policy.
- Health, wellness, and financial resources.
- Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves, and company-sponsored life insurance.
- Retailer retirement matching programs and contributions.
- Transit and commuter benefits.
Pay
Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
Schedule
Flexibility in your availability is essential to meet the needs of the business which operates Monday to Sunday, 9:00am to 9:00pm.