Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Selinsgrove - Selinsgrove, PA 17870Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $15.25 - $19.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Warehouse**COMPANY INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR ALL EMPLOYEES!
**STARTING PAY BEGINS AT $15.25/HOUR, WITH FINAL PAY DETERMINED BY THE LEVEL FOR WHICH YOU ARE HIRED. ALL LEVELS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A $0.50 INCREASE AFTER 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The Donation Associate – is responsible for demonstrating great customer service, receiving incoming donations, and sorting donations by identifying quality goods versus trash or unsellable goods. Successful Donations Associates operate quickly and efficiently in demanding and fast-paced environments. Donation Associates are required to maintain a clean and organized donation area, follow all safety standards, and properly track the movement of donated goods. Performing all donation tasks consistently helps set up all other aspects of the business for success.
Donation Associate – LEVEL 1 is required to use manual machinery such as manual pallet jacks, dollies, and hand trucks. Level 1 does not operate any electronic or heavy machinery such as balers, compactors, or forklifts/electric pallet jacks.
Donation Associate – LEVEL 2 is required to learn and use all manual machinery such as manual pallet jacks, dollies, and hand trucks, and be certified in some heavy machinery such as balers and compactors.  
Donation Associate – LEVEL 3 is required to learn and use all manual machinery such as manual pallet jacks, dollies, and hand trucks and be certified in all heavy machinery such as balers, compactors, electric pallet jacks, walking stackers and forklifts
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Customer Service
Greet all donors in a friendly and professional manner.
Provide a positive donation experience even during busy times.
Follow donation guidelines. Review donated goods for poor quality, damage, and/or restrictions and have the ability to turn away and explain why we cannot accept certain items in a way that is consistent with CommunityAid’s core behaviors.
Patiently and courteously answer basic donation questions while keeping donation flow moving.
Perform basic partner donation tracking on an electronic tablet.
Organizing and Tracking Donations
Quickly and accurately sort incoming donations by department.
Identify items for trash or unsellable before they are sent to production or back stock.
Prevent any bottlenecks or congestion at the donation door. Keeping incoming donation carts, bins, or large items organized for safety.
Keep and maintain a clean environment by managing trash appropriately and organizing or breaking down cardboard.
Accurately track product that is moving from donation door to production, sorting stations, or backstock with an electronic tablet.
Production
Assist with production needs such as disinfection and pricing of furniture, assisting with clothing production dumping, as well as ability to learn other production areas for sorting.
Safety
Emphasize safety and organization in high demand environments.
Required to learn and use proper safety equipment during everyday tasks (puncture resistance gloves and safety blades)
Ability to use manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, and dollies.
For the purpose of safety and awareness, learn and understand the basic safety requirements for heavy machines located at the donation door and warehouse. This includes forklifts, baler, electric pallet jacks, walking stackers, and compactor. (These machines require further training and certification before an employee is authorized to use them and are not a requirement of the Donation Door Associate – Level 1 job.)
Learn and understand all safety requirements for disinfection (Sterifab) and PPE requirements.
Other Tasks
Participate in daily huddles and shift handoffs
Maintain a working knowledge of CommunityAid sales and marketing efforts, including current store needs.
Communicate donation volume and issues to the Donations Supervisor
Performs additional responsibilities as needed to support departmental and store goals.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Embrace, exemplify, and endorse CommunityAid’s 12 Core Behaviors 
Embrace and support CommunityAid’s Mission 
Good verbal communication abilities with an emphasis on clarity and listening
Critical thinking and problem solving
Ability to follow standardized work processes and quality guidelines
Strong attention to detail when reviewing, sorting, and pricing product
Ability to lift, move, and process merchandise of varying weights
Reliability, consistency, and the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum age 16 years of age required for level 1 .Minimum age 18 years of age required for levels 2 & 3
Scheduling flexibility and evenings and weekend availability
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
Able to adhere to consistent attendance and weekly working hours expectations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to push and pull up to 75 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work extended periods of time wearing mask or respirator and other PPE
Qualifications