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Our retail store provides the fuel, the face, and the gateway to all the awesome services we provide for individuals, families and organizations in the communities we serve. But, what does that mean for you as a team member? It means that you are connected to something bigger than yourself, something that helps shape the community you live in with the most basic need of life...the ability to have a productive livelihood. As a Donor Door Greeter, you are responsible for welcoming and greeting all donors, safely taking in all donations and assisting customers while staying engaged and communicating effectively. The Donor Door Greeter practices efficient processing of donation records using a hand-held device. The greeter exhibits customer commitment and personal effectiveness.            

Retail Associate – Donor Door Greeter 

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers - Columbus, GA

Part - Time 

The Columbus retail store, located on Veteran's Parkway, is currently looking for a hard-working and dedicated Retail Associate – Donor Door Greeter. 

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc.’s Retail Associate – Donor Door Greeter responsibilities: 

• Greets donors quickly and efficiently with excellent customer service. 
• Receives donated goods from donors by unloading vehicles and carrying in donated items. 
• Provides receipts to donors and maintains accurate donation records using a hand-held device. 
• Organizes donations into bins as they are brought in to assist with accurate processing. 
• Performs general housekeeping duties and keeping the work area neat and clean. 
• Assists truck drivers when loading and unloading donations. 
• Works other areas of the store as requested by the leadership team. 

You will be hired as a Retail Associate – Donor Door Greeter, however, you will be cross-trained and expected to learn and work all areas of the retail operation.  

A part-time position averages 20-25 hours per week. Hours will fluctuate based on business needs (i.e., seasonal changes, donation volumes, etc.). Operating days will fluctuate based on store location. The Retail Associate – Donor Door Greeter must be available to work any shifts Monday through Sunday. This specific need will be for a afternoon shift 4pm - 9pm EST. 

Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); preferred. 
• Average math skills. 
• Ability to use a hand-held electronic device.  
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.  
• Prior experience working in a retail or customer service-related environment; preferred.  
• Warehouse experience, preferred. 

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc. is committed to our mission of Developing People, Changing Lives, and Building Communities. We seek to empower people with skills and opportunities to live fulfilled lives. We achieve our mission and vision through our values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Service. At Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc., we strive to hire individuals who live by our values and believe in our mission. 

We offer a competitive benefits package including:   

• Starting pay rate of $12.25 per hour  
• A generous paid time off (PTO) plan  
• 401k with a company match  
• Life insurance