Donation Center Attendant P/T

About the position

This position involves performing generally routine duties in accepting donated goods at the Attended Donation Center. The employee works under the general supervision of the Lead Donation Center Attendant.

Responsibilities

• Report amount of material in Donation Center and material outside Donation Center which needs to be removed by truck to supervisor at beginning of shift.
• Clean area surrounding Donation Center of donations left overnight and other debris.
• Cordially greet donors and accept goods donated.
• Assist donors by carrying material which is to be accepted and explaining material which cannot be accepted and why it must be refused.
• Provide a gift receipt form to the donor and maintain a copy.
• Sort textiles into storage boxes.
• Place paired shoes, small appliances and miscellaneous hard goods into carts.
• Place furniture at rear of Donation Center.
• Separate trash for trash receptacle.
• Secure Donation Center at end of shift and assure that area is clear of debris.
• Respond to alarm calls that occur before/after typical hours of business operations.
• Perform other related essential duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Benefits

• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan contributions
• Tuition and gym reimbursement
• Emergency assistance funds
• Paid time off