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Goodwill of Greater Washington

Workforce development and adult education nonprofit

Donation Attendant

Shipping & ReceivingUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeDale City, VA, USA$15In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous customer service experience.
  • Ability to provide customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend basic instructions in English for safety purposes and communication with management.
  • Ability to communicate verbally with associates and customers.
  • Ability to walk, stoop, stand, bend, lift, kneel, and climb continuously for prolonged periods, up to seven hours per eight-hour shift.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service to internal and external guests.
  • Greet donors and safely unload donations from vehicles to create a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Accurately record donations.
  • Independently lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Safely operate manual or powered equipment, depending on location.
  • Keep the donation area clean and free of debris.
  • Complete donor receipts and offer donors a copy.
  • Sort donated items into designated categories.
  • Follow safety and security practices, including reporting hazards and injuries to the General Manager, Store Manager, or Assistant Manager.
  • Maintain a clean, neat uniform and appearance.
  • Assist truck and driver helpers with loading and unloading donations into company vehicles.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties as needed.
  • Perform other duties as directed.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least six months of previous work experience.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
  • Previous pallet-packing and forklift experience.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Multilingual proficiency, including English.

About the Company

Goodwill of Greater Washington

Workforce development and adult education nonprofit

Goodwill of Greater Washington is a nonprofit that provides education, job training and employment services to people facing barriers to work in the Washington metropolitan area. It funds these programs through donated-goods retail stores, charitable giving and contract operations in custodial services, pest control and grounds maintenance. Its stores collect and resell clothing and household goods across the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The organization also operates the Goodwill Excel Center, an adult charter high school where residents who left school can earn a diploma. Founded in 1935, it is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Founded
1935

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