Donation Attendant

Goodwill Industries of Akron is looking to hire an entry-level Donation Attendant / Stock Associate. Are you goal-oriented and looking for an opportunity to prove yourself? Are you a customer service rockstar with a great work ethic interested in the career development resources that the Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on! ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. Goodwill Industries of Akron was established in 1927 in a one-room salon at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets as a branch of Goodwill Industries of Cleveland. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties. Our mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment In order to hire and retain employees who share our core values of commitment, teamwork, honesty, and customer service to carry forward this mission, we offer good benefits and opportunities for career development. A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A DONATION ATTENDANT / STOCK ASSOCIATE As an entry-level Donation Attendant / Stock Associate, you are the face of our agency to our donors. You accept, load, unload, sort, and price donations. With a gracious and positive attitude, you accept merchandise donations and provide assistance to our donors. You always offer them a coupon, a receipt, and a smile. With efficiency and a great sense of organization, you sort clothing and household goods into categories. You test electronics to ensure they work properly before pricing them. You also keep accurate and up-to-date records of donations. Your friendly disposition comes through in all your interactions, and you are a pleasure to work with for fellow employees and donors alike. You help promote the development of service participants. You are committed to safety and help keep your work area clean and void of hazards as well as operate equipment with attention to safe operating procedures. You feel great about the vital role you play in supporting our mission of serving the community. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DONATION ATTENDANT / STOCK ASSOCIATE Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and load donations for clothing, furniture, and other household goods Ability to work outside in whatever Mother Nature throws our way Customer service skills Are you a can-do, get-it-done person? Do you have good communication skills and enjoy working with people? Are you able to work efficiently with an awareness of what is going on around you? If so, you might just be perfect for this entry-level Donation Attendant / Customer Service Representative / Warehouse Associate position. WORK SCHEDULE This entry-level position requires that you can work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Goodwill Industries of Akron is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity #J-18808-Ljbffr