Goodwill of Silicon Valley

Retail Donor Greeter

Goodwill of Silicon Valley  •  $34k/yr  •  San Jose, CA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location San Carlos Store 133 - San Jose, CAPosition Type Part TimeSalary Range $17.95 - $17.95 Hourly

Job Shift Any

Major Responsibilities:

Follows Current Standard Operating Procedures for Donation Process

  • Greet all donors within 15 seconds of arrival.

  • Accepts donations from customers, provides receipts and thank donors.

  • Provides excellent customer service.

  • Depending on store procedures, sorts and arranges donations in bins to go to various sorting areas of the store.

  • Loads and unloads company trucks and trailers. Includes ensuring all boxes have proper labeling

  • Maintains appearance of donation areas.

  • Accurately tracks the quantity of donation during shifts.

  • Properly loads and prepares trucks for pick up by transportation.

  • Follows and enforces all company procedures.

  • Stays up to date on all safety and equipment certifications as needed.

  • Performs other duties as requested.

Program Participation

  • Collaborates with assigned CDP Case Manager throughout program participation

  • Attends and completes STEPS workshop



Qualifications

Job specifications:

Proficient in the English language

Education/license required:

None

Experience/knowledge required:

Basic arithmetic (adding/subtracting) required.

Equipment used:

Pushcarts, Electric Stackers, boxes, barrels, hand trucks, z-racks, clothing/display racks, mattress cart.

Aptitudes/skills/temperament:

  • Ability to coordinate hand-eye-foot movement to safely maneuver/handle equipment and lift/stack donations.

  • Ability to understand English, accept directions and follow procedures.

  • Ability to perform routine work, adapting to change as it relates to work flow.

  • Ability to maintain self-control and work in cooperation with co-workers.

  • Ability to examine items and visually differentiate between them based on quality standards.

Emotional effort:

Must have demonstrated experience and ability working in a dynamic, fast-paced and time-flexible working environment

Job setting:

The job is performed inside and outside a store with exposure to weather, noise from traffic, dust/dirt, other air-borne particles, fumes and odors. The ground around the trailer may be uneven. A trailer stands approximately four feet up from ground and requires climbing a set of steps. Separating household chemicals from regular donations may occur.

Work is completed independently but in cooperation with the whole department. There is contact with the public.

The noise volume is moderately high throughout the day depending on the amount of activity, equipment in operation, radio operation and television testing.

Material handling equipment (forklift, hand truck, moveable containers/racks) may be operated in or near work areas.

Physical demands:

The work place is fast, requiring lifting and/or carrying of up to 50 lbs consistently. On a regular basis heavier items of up to 75 lbs will be lifted. Heavy items will be moved either with assistance from another person or by using appropriate material handling equipment.

Normal or corrected talking, hearing, and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform the required tasks.

Mobility required to move within the department.

Responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally either orally or in writing.

Goodwill of Silicon Valley

About Goodwill of Silicon Valley

Goodwill of Silicon Valley has been transforming lives through the power of work in Santa Clara County since 1928. Goodwill of Silicon Valley's mission is to support our employees, our customers and people with challenging barriers to employment; to raise their standard of living and improve their lives through our services and social enterprise.

We generate revenue and re-invest into the community through programs that give people the tools to live independent lives. We are dedicated to improving employment opportunities, increasing standards of living, providing economic independence, and restoring our clients sense of self value. We do this through workforce creation, vocational training and environmental stewardship.

With 18 retail stores, an online store, an extensive reuse/recycling operation, social enterprise, and our Contract Services division (GoodSource) we help people overcome barriers to employment, build sustainable livelihoods, and transform their lives and communities.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
San Jose, CA
Year Founded
1928
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