Donation Center Attendant 2/Float Attendant
About the job
- A valid California driver's license with a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's insurance requirements.
- An insured personal vehicle and ability to travel to all donation centers in a determined area as needed.
- Open and close the assigned donation center according to department guidelines and the training manual.
- Accept donations according to guidelines, greet and assist donors, complete donation receipts accurately, politely refuse donations when necessary, refer donors to other locations, and thank donors.
- Maintain the interior and exterior of the site in a clean and organized manner, including sweeping the perimeter, storing donations neatly inside the trailer, picking up debris and trash, and maintaining the unattended donation center when applicable.
- Complete daily administrative tasks in a timely manner, including donor counts, sorting and submitting donation receipts on schedule, and completing daily tally sheets.
- Safeguard donations and company property from damage and theft, and treat them with respect and care.
- Communicate supply needs, unusual situations, and safety concerns accurately and promptly to the appropriate supervisor or coordinator.
- Safely and accurately load donations into bins and organize them inside donation trailers.
- Assist truck helpers and truck drivers with loading donations into Goodwill trucks when needed.
- Communicate daily with Dispatch about current product volumes and transportation or service needs.
- Travel to any location within the assigned region as necessary.
- High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
- Six months to one year of customer service-related experience.
About the company
What the company does: Goodwill Industries of San Diego County provides employment and training opportunities to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment, helping them gain skills and find work in the local community. How the product works: It delivers job training, placement services, and supportive programs designed to build work skills, confidence, and independence; it may also operate thrift stores or donation-based activities that fund these services while offering community members opportunities to donate and shop. How it differs from competitors: It focuses on individuals with disabilities and barriers, offers a nonprofit, community-based model that reinvests earnings into local job programs and ongoing support, and combines training with real-world work experiences. What the goal is: to improve employment outcomes and long-term independence for people who face barriers to work, enabling them to participate more fully in the community.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
1930
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 openings like La Jolla and expanded outlet operations show format momentum.
- Summer Youth Program and Paid Training Program deepen community ties and labor supply.
- 2025 revenue reached $94.3 million, with $145.0 million net assets supporting expansion.
What critics are saying
- 90% revenue from donations ties results to volatile consumer giving and inventory quality.
- Negative publicity around low wages and executive pay can hurt recruiting by 2026.
- If donation traffic or thrift demand falls, program funding and store economics break.
What makes Goodwill Industries of San Diego County unique
- San Diego County's thrift chain funds free employment programs from store sales.
- 2025 enrolled 4,610 jobseekers and placed 510 hires, proving local workforce reach.
- CARF accreditation and outlet auctions create a distinctive training-to-retail flywheel.
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