Job Description

Job Type: Temporary, Part-time Hourly (15 - 24.5 hours/week), 3 -month contract

Schedule: Weekdays, Weekends, Evenings

Salary: $16.20/hour

Great Work. Great People. Great Place. GREAT Purpose.

Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference in the lives of Albertans? Do you want to be part of a growing organization with opportunities for development? Do you want to look forward to coming to work every day? Do you want to work with others to make a difference with dignity and joy? Then Goodwill Industries of Alberta is the place for you!

About Goodwill:

Goodwill is dedicated to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to find meaningful employment. This is made possible as a direct result of the generosity of Albertans in our community who choose to donate to Goodwill, where these items are resold through our successful retail stores. Our dedicated, ambitious and hard-working team members are the key to our success. Through living our value of We Care and it Shows, we work together as One Amazing Team to Get Better and Better Everyday while we Make a Positive Impact in our community.

What you'll be doing:

• Sort and pre-grade donated clothing, wares, and household items to determine what is suitable for resale.

• Categorize donated goods according to Goodwill’s established grading standards and product flow procedures.

• Remove damaged, soiled, or unsellable items and direct them to recycling, salvage, or disposal streams.

• Test electronics and inspect items to ensure safety and salability.

• Assist with moving donated goods within the Impact Centre using pallet jacks, dollies, and other equipment.

• Support loading and unloading of trucks and coordinate product movement within warehouse staging areas.

• Maintain accurate production records and complete required documentation according to SOPs.

• Keep workstations, grading areas, and storage spaces clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.

• Provide friendly and helpful interactions with donors, visitors, and internal team members.

• Participate in training, safety meetings, and assist other departments or operational areas as required.

What you bring to the table:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum age of 15 or older.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• The ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• The ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• The ability to perform physical work on a continual basis.
• Knowledge of designer labels, collectibles and antiques. (A strong asset but not a deal-breaker)
• You deliver amazing customer service by going above and beyond for all Goodwill customers.
• You demonstrate teamwork and engage fellow Team Members in contributing to Goodwill’s mission & core purpose.
• You have an open and honest attitude while making moral decisions.
• You recognize the great efforts of fellow Team Members through genuine recognition activities.
• You contribute to a welcoming & accepting work environment by showing respect at all times.
• You hold yourself and fellow Team Members accountable in their roles and for their contributions to Goodwill’s mission & core purpose.
• You continuously look to improve yourself and the organization in any aspect including but not limited to processes, communications, tasks and customer experience.
• You prioritize safety in all tasks, ensuring safety of self as well as fellow Team Members.

We thank all applicants for their interest in being a part of our GREAT purpose!

Goodwill Industries of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.

If there are any questions or you require accommodations, please contact careers@goodwill.ab.ca.