Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont

Donation Material Handler - Gastonia - Part-time

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont  •  Gastonia, NC (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

About Us

At Goodwill, we do more than just operate thrift stores—we create job opportunities, empower communities, and change lives. Starting at $15/hour with annual raises and bonuses, you’ll also enjoy:

  • Free training & career development
  • Team member discounts
  • Benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement (Full Time Only)

Join a mission-driven team where your work makes a difference every day.

What You’ll Do

  • Greet donors, assist with unloading donations, and provide receipts.
  • Sort, inspect, and price merchandise following safety and quality guidelines.
  • Move items to the sales floor and keep work areas clean and organized.
  • Load/unload donation trailers and handle custodial tasks throughout your shift.
  • Track donation counts accurately and help maintain store cleanliness, including cart retrieval.
  • Report any safety, theft, or security concerns to management.
  • Support the team with additional duties as needed.
  • You’ll be working indoors and outdoors with exposure to the elements

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • Friendly, dependable team players who enjoy helping others.
  • No experience required—we’ll provide training.
  • Able to follow safety procedures and handle physical tasks (lifting, standing, moving merchandise).
  • Open to feedback and eager to grow through free skill-building opportunities.
  • Reliable, trustworthy, and ready to work in a team-focused environment.
  • This job keeps you active! Expect plenty of standing, walking, and using your hands. You'll often talk, reach, bend, kneel, push, and pull. Occasionally, you may climb or balance. Heavy lifting up to 100+ pounds—is part of the role. Strong vision for distance and depth is key.
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont

About Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont

Established in 1965, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is a nonprofit organization that connects people to opportunities to find gainful employment and meaningful work. With more than 25 retail stores and 30 donation sites, Goodwill uses proceeds from the sales of donated goods to fund skills training and employment services offered free of charge to thousands of people in our community each year. Through its retail stores, donation sites, the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, and partnerships with employers and other organizations throughout the region, Goodwill builds pathways for people to uncover their passions, enhance their skillsets, and pursue the life they want to achieve for themselves and their families—creating a brighter future for all.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Year Founded
1965
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