Retail Donation Attendant at Delhi

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc.

Cincinnati, OH, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Retail

Job Description

Be Part of Something New And Grow With Us

Join the excitement of opening a brand-new Goodwill retail store and take the first step toward building a meaningful and rewarding career. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the store’s culture, contribute to a high-performing team, and create a welcoming experience for every customer from day one.
At Goodwill, we're dedicated to recognizing potential and grow our own leaders by promoting from within. Team Members who show initiative, reliability, and desire to learn can advance to roles such as Team Leader, Assistant Manager, and eventually Store Manager, often within just six months to a year.

Whether you're looking to develop new skills, take on greater responsibility, or find purpose in your work, this role offers a fresh start with real potential for advancement - all while making a positive impact in your community.


Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries, founded in 1916, is one of the largest providers of rehabilitation services in the State of Ohio. Utilizing our retail store network, we generate sales revenue to support thousands of individuals with disabilities and homeless local veterans.

The Donation Attendant provides excellent customer service to Ohio Valley Goodwill donors and customers inside and outside of retail locations. Greets donors, receives donations, and supplies donors with receipts. Prepares donations for the production processing area and works to efficiently expedite merchandise in a fast-paced environment.

As a member of Ohio Valley Goodwill you will be required to work a flexible schedule in support of the store opening, production, and closing operations. This schedule will include work on weekends and holidays.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A minimum of six months of previous work experience, or the equivalent educational or vocational experience preferred.
2. Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all of our customers and donors.
3. Ability to understand English and interact with customers and employees.
4. Ability to effectively communicate verbally with associates and customers.
5. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, bending, lifting, kneeling and climbing for prolonged periods of time.
6. Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently.
7. Ability to be trained and safely use big joe stacker and pallet jack (age 18 +).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to motivate the team.
2. Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
3. Previous pallet packing and forklift experience.
4. Basic computer skills.
5. Multilingual with fluency in English.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide exceptional customer service to all our donors/customers.
2. Create a welcoming atmosphere by greeting donors and safely unloading donations from vehicles.
3. Complete donor receipts and offer the donor a copy.
4. Sort donated items into designated categories.
5. Comply with safety and security practices including reporting safety hazards and injuries to the Retail General Manager or Retail Assistant Manager or Retail Supervisor on duty.
6. Maintain a professional appearance adhering to Goodwill uniform standards.
7. Comply with all Ohio Valley Goodwill policies, including, but not limited to, reporting theft or misuse of company property or other illegal activities.
8. Demonstrate ethical behavior and comply with Corporate Compliance.
9. Adhere to work schedule set by supervisor.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Help truck drivers and their assistants load/unload donations into company vehicles for transport to/from other store locations.
2. Maintain a professional appearance adhering to Goodwill standards, including compliance with OVGI dress code.
3. Perform general housekeeping duties as needed including janitorial tasks such as cleaning restrooms or removing trash from the parking lot.
4. Communicate OVGI’s mission and vision effectively to our donors and customers.
5. Perform other duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities

If you’re looking for a rewarding, fulfilling experience, please join our team!!
Please complete application and attach resume with detailed work experience. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position.

Payrate: $13.00 per hour

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