Donation Station Attendant

Job Title
:
Donation Station Attendant (DSA)

Salary
: $21.30 / hr

FLSA Status
:
Hourly

Location
:
Ravenna (Seattle, WA)

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career‑ready and can support themselves and their families.

The Donation Station Attendant is responsible for accepting donated goods from the public and providing excellent customer service.

• Greets donors in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner; unloads donations from vehicles and offers tax receipts.
• Evaluates donated items to determine if acceptable for donation.
• Sorts donations into assigned categories and packs safely into container(s).
• Informs supervisor of status of station, container footage, and condition.
• Maintains accurate donor tallies and other support duties.
• Maintains accurate and timely loading check lists.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment.
• Identifies and properly disposes of garbage and processes recyclable material.
• Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Demonstrates safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• If applicable:
  Consistent and safe execution of duties associated with forklift operation when certified to Seattle Goodwill standards.
• Must maintain reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read, speak and write English and perform basic math skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse team.

• Forklift certification optional; must meet eligibility requirements.

• Ability to use a mobile phone.

Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 40–60 pounds, stand for long periods, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; balance; bend and reach with hands and arms; use feet to operate foot pedal operation; talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb ladders, sit, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting.
• Recording data.
• Problem solving.
• Team player.
• Communicating with the public.
• Creating written communication.

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• 100% Employer‑paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long‑term disability insurance (for salaried employee).
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan.
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mentorship Program.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Paid Job Training.

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.