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Collection Attendant

2/5/2026

The Collection Attendant is responsible for accepting donations, providing customer service, sorting and organizing goods, and maintaining site cleanliness. They must greet and assist donors, ensuring a positive experience during the donation process.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At Goodwill Industries® Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada, Inc. (Goodwill) you’ll hear us say “because of Goodwill” a lot. Often it means, “because of Goodwill I got a hand up” or “because of Goodwill I have a chance.” Our organization is built on a rich history of finding the hidden value and possibility in people and donated goods alike since 1933. Today, we continue to innovate the social enterprise of our founders and lead with our mission to utilize Goodwill resources to help people with disadvantages achieve self-sufficiency in everything we do. This mission is expressed through our retail stores and collection sites which create an accessible shopping experience for all, an environmentally conscious alternative to the landfill, and an employment platform for 2,700 people annually. We go beyond creating jobs alone and provide essential resources to our Family of Nonprofits and regional community partners serving over 350,000 people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, veterans, seniors, opportunity youth and children in need every year. That’s over 900,000 life-changing services including job training, emergency shelter for families, resource and referral information, meals, youth advocacy, and mental health counseling. Over 95% of total revenues are dedicated giving back to the communities we serve.
About the Role

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:


Under the supervision of the ACC District Manager, the Collection Attendant is responsible for accepting donations from the public, distributing requisite receipts, sorting, stacking, and inventory of goods.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Provides quality customer service in a timely and courteous manner to all donors.
  • Responsible for greeting and assisting donors in a friendly and courteous manner.
  • Responsible for accepting or rejecting donations according to the guidelines.
  • Sorts donations in the designated categories.
  • Adheres to principles of workstation organization.
  • Loads /Unloads donated goods safely and effectively.
  • Provides the proper attention to site appearance and cleanliness.
  • Keeps management informed as to the site needs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Mandatory Customer Service at Donation Xpress:


  • Upon arrival, greets each donor at their vehicle.
  • Meets each donor with a dandex (cart) in hand at their vehicle.
  • Assists each donor with the unloading of all of their donations.
  • Rolls dandex (cart) into the donation center.
  • Offers each donor a receipt, show donor the receipt book.
  • Thanks each donor for their donation.
  • Maintains cleanliness and professional appearance of sites.


Mandatory Customer Service at Trailer sites:


  • Upon arrival, greets each donor at their vehicle.
  • Assists each donor with the unloading of all of their donations.
  • Places donations in the trailer.
  • Offers each donor a receipt, show donor the receipt book.
  • Thanks each donor for their donation.
  • Maintains the appearance of trailer exterior and parking lot.
  • Assists in ensuring stairs and trailer are in proper working order.


Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays.
  • Must not present a direct threat to the safety and health of self, others or property.
  • Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States of America.
  • May be required to pass a drug screening.
  • Must be able to perform essential functions Collection Attendant job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must meet qualitative and quantitative performance standards as established by the company.



POSITION INFORMATION:


This position is a part-time, non-exempt position eligible for 403(b) retirement plan, Paid Holidays, and Sick Leave.

This position is employed by Goodwill Industries® of Sacramento Valley and Northern Nevada, Inc.



WORK CONDITIONS/HAZARDS:


  • Work is performed in all kinds of weather inside and outside of the donation site.
  • Limited hazards due to lifting, pulling, and pushing merchandise by self or others.
  • Requires a high level of adaptability and flexibility.
  • Work environment usually hectic (fast paced) with frequent short deadlines and regular instances of critical or unusual situations.


This job description does not cover all the activities, duties or responsibilities required of this role. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice to accommodate the needs of the organization. 



Key Skills
Customer ServiceDonation AcceptanceSortingInventory ManagementWorkstation OrganizationSafety ProceduresCommunicationFlexibilityTeamworkAttention to DetailSite CleanlinessProblem SolvingAdaptabilityTime ManagementGreeting DonorsReceipt Issuance
Categories
Customer Service & SupportRetailSocial Services
Benefits
403(b) Retirement PlanPaid HolidaysSick Leave
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