Goodwill of Colorado Looking for Donation Services Associate – Arvada Retail Store, Goodwill of Colorado (64th & at Arvada, CO  Full Time

The Donation Services Associate is typically the first point of contact for customers that are dropping off items at retail stores. Donation Associates provide excellent and friendly customer service by greeting customer’s timely and providing assistance as needed. The Donation Associate is responsible for keeping products organized by following Goodwill standards.

Minimum Pay starts at $15.00 per hour.

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Part Time and Full Time opportunities available!

Based on eligibility requirements, Full Time Associates may participate in Medical, Dental and Vision plans and company paid benefits such as Short and Long Term Disability, Life & ADD, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403b Retirement and more. Additional benefits include Vacation and Sick accrual, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays and different types of leave.

Part Time employees in are eligible for paid holidays, sick leave, jury duty and bereavement leave. Part time employees can also make pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan and some part time employees who work enough hours in a year may become eligible for employer contributions to their retirement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must be able to make decisions by following Goodwill standards and guidelines.

* Must have basic computer skills to be able to log into a computer system to order supplies and to send and receive email.

* Must be able to work in various weather conditions with varying temperatures.

* Must be able to use safety equipment to assist with lifting heavy objects such as a dolly or pallet jack.

* Must be able to work a varied schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays with occasional overtime as necessary.

* Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, managers, supervisors, staff and peers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

* Provide excellent Customer service, greeting customers in a timely manner, answering product questions as needed.

* Assist customers by unloading donations from vehicle or other area(s).

* Ensure donated items are handled with care and sorted into appropriate bins or production areas.

* Inspect all donations within assigned areas and make decisions on quality to sort appropriately for the sales floor or to be shipped to other locations.

* Ensure a safe, organized and clean environment is maintained for both customers and fellow employees within the donations entrance and parking lot areas.

* Cross-train in other departments or areas to act as a back-up for other areas as required.

* Maintain remote donation centers shed and trailer, following appropriate opening and closing procedures when working at a remote site.

* Order supplies using provide computer equipment and software programs.

* Ensure supplies are kept well stocked at remote site(s) as necessary.

* Track and report donation levels daily to ensure trailers do not become over stocked when working in remote donation center locations.

* Work with transportation department and dispatchers to schedule trailer pick-ups and drop-offs at remote locations.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

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Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Position: Donation Associate

	Continuously	Frequently	Occasionally	Never
	5-8 hours	3-4 hours	1-2 hours	0
LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)
Heavy: 45 lbs & over	x
Moderate: 15-44 lbs		x
Light: 14 lbs & under		x
CARRYING:
Heavy: 45 lbs & over	x
Moderate: 15-44 lbs		x
Light: 14 lbs & under		x
PUSHING/PULLING		x
REACHING:
Above Shoulder			x
At Shoulder		x
Below Shoulder	x
TWISTING	x
BENDING	x
KNEELING/CRAWLING			x
SQUAT			x
CLIMBING – use of legs only (stairs)			x
CLIMBING – use of arms & legs (ladders)			x
HEARING		x
VISION:
Visual – close		x
Visual – distant			x
Visual – depth perception		x
HANDS/FINGERS:
Simple grasping		x
Fine Manipulation		x
Repetitive Movements		x
WALKING		x
STANDING		x
SITTING			x
SPEAKING		x
OTHER – Please describe:

Enthusiastic – Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization