Donated Goods Associate
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
About the Role
The Donated Goods Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in Fayetteville, AR, responsible for receiving, sorting, pricing, and preparing donated items for display and sale.
Key Responsibilities
- Greeting donors and providing receipts.
- Sorting, pricing, and preparing donated items for sale.
- Organizing merchandise on the sales floor.
- Maintaining clean and orderly work areas.
- Following guidelines for product quality and safety.
- Assisting customers.
- Operating basic equipment or registers as needed.
- Working collaboratively with team members to support store goals and Goodwill’s mission.
- Standing for extended periods, lifting and moving donated goods.
- Following all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Ability to handle, sort, and organize donated goods efficiently, with attention to quality and safety standards.
- Strong customer service skills, including courteous interaction with donors and shoppers and clear communication.
- Basic retail and merchandising abilities, such as pricing items, stocking shelves, and maintaining a neat sales floor.
- Reliability in following instructions, completing tasks on time, and working collaboratively within a team environment.
- Physical capability to stand for extended periods and safely lift, carry, and move items as required by the role.
- Willingness to learn store procedures, adhere to company policies, and support Goodwill’s mission and values.
- Previous experience in retail, warehouse, or customer-facing roles is helpful but not required.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.