Donation Attendant - Full Time Dayside - Nakoma
Company: Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin, Inc.
Role summary
Donation Attendant - Full Time Dayside - Nakoma is a role at Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-05. Salary: USD 15–16 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Donation Attendant - Full Time Dayside - Nakoma
- Company
- Goodwill Industries of South Central Wisconsin, Inc.
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Salary
- USD 15–16 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-09-05
This is a great opportunity to join Goodwill as a Donation Attendant, offering a solid hourly wage with a predictable daytime schedule. It's a role where you don't need a degree to get started, and there's potential for growth within the organization. You'll be making a real difference by helping to sort and process donations.
Job description
Description
Goodwill offers a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contracted, temporary, or other job categories.
General Summary:
The Donation Attendant maximizes store profitability providing best in class donor service, accurate donation records, and effective material handling. Your role helps us to build skills and change lives in each of our communities.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Use GRATIS in donations; quickly and professionally Greet, hand out a pre-signed and dated Receipt, Assist by involving the donor and safely handling their donation, Thank and Invite donor to donate again, then Sort out SLs and leave HL in container to give to a HL station
Support efficient product flow as a material handler moving donations, trash and salvage to keep merchandise flowing to the sales floor
Anticipates problems, providing necessary assistance and supplies to all members of production team
Works the process, using unit pricing, or good/better/best to price product through 1 touch optimization
Safely unload furniture from donor vehicles (2 man lift over 40lbs) price and place directly into store
Consistently interacting with co-workers, shoppers, and donors in a professional & pleasant manner
Maintain accurate donation counts by handing receipt to every donor, recording first receipt and last
Use non-powered (and powered for 18+) equipment to safely and effectively moves containers
Assist with loading/unloading trailers safely and effectively
Maintain safe & clean work environment by following established 5S principles and safety guidelines
Consistently perform all duties within the framework of our Core Values
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Good interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to learn safe operation of power equipment (must be 18 years old and over)
Travel Required: No
Required education and/or work experience:
No experience necessary
Description of physical working environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the facility and use a full range of motion to lift push or pull up to 40 lbs.
Ability to operate material handling equipment, including forklift and baler.
Work outside in all weather conditions, including hot or cold temperatures & inclement weather.
Must be able to clearly communicate.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Goodwill of South Central of Wisconsin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
At Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin, great work starts with great people. We foster a positive workplace where employees are valued, empowered to grow, and connected to a mission that strengthens our communities.
For a complete position description or questions, please contact People and Development Manager, TuVayra Terwilliger, at tterwilliger@goodwillscwi.org or (608) 852-8421