Donation Attendant (Part Time - Chapel Ridge)

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is hiring a Donation Attendant (Material Handler) for our stores in Fort Wayne, IN. Do you love working retail, but are tired of the late nights, working every weekend, and inconsistent schedules? Are you a people person who is interested in the career development resources that Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on!

We offer competitive wages and great full-time benefits including medical, vision, dental, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, an employee assistance plan (EAP), holiday pay, paid time off (PTO), and store discounts.

If this sounds like the entry-level opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC.

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. The Fort Wayne Goodwill can trace its roots back to 1936 when Reverend Helms proposed a federation of Goodwill Industries across northern Indiana. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve 10 county area in Northeast Indiana. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, our mission is to create opportunities for people to achieve economic stability and build strong communities by offering job training, employment services, and other community-based programs. We support this mission through the eco-friendly collection and sale of donated goods. National watchdog groups and publications consistently give us high ratings for our prudent and innovative use of funds.

Every job in our organization contributes to our vocational training and employment programs. In order to hire and retain employees who believe in our mission, we offer good benefits, great consistent rotating schedules that allow for work-life balance, the satisfaction of serving the community, a positive work environment, and opportunities for career development.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A DONATION ATTENDANT

As a Donation Attendant at Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc., you are the face of our agency! You play a vital role in supporting our mission of providing services to the community. After all, you are the person who greets our donors and receives donations on behalf of our organization!

You get to interact with different people everyday. As our donors arrive, you will answer the door and help unload the donations and bring them inside to the staging area. You also provide tax receipts. When you aren't assisting a donor, there is always something else to do! The donation area needs to be organized, and items sorted in accordance with company guidelines. Some donations need to be tested to see if they are in good repair. Sometimes, items can be priced and prepared for the sales floor right away. Every day is a little different!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DONATION ATTENDANT

• Ability to be on your feet
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 20 lbs frequently; 50 lbs frequently; and 100 lbs occasionally.
• Customer service skills

Are you friendly? Do you have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills? Are you reliable and trustworthy? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment? If so, then you might just be perfect for this position!

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.