JOB DETAILS

Donation Site Attendant/Material Handler Part-Time

CompanyGoodwill Industries of the Columbia
LocationGrandview
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 16, 2026
About The Company
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia is changing lives through the power of work. Your donations help us provide job services to people in our community.
About the Role

Description

What will you do in this job?

  • Help customers with their donations at donation trailers and at the store
  • Sort donations in order to safely transport them to stores and make the sorting and pricing easier
  • Maintain a clean donation site and receiving dock
  • Help the truck drivers to load and unload trucks and trailers
  • Move materials throughout the store and warehouse using company equipment

Compensation and Benefits for Part-Time Work (less than 30 hours per week):

Starting Rate: $18.00, with eligibility for annual performance-based increases. Maximum pay is $21.79, achievable through sustained good performance and years of service.

Benefits Include:

  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Accrued based on hours worked.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): 4 hours available for use immediately upon hire.
  • Additional Longevity PTO: Earned on the anniversary date of hire, based on full- or part-time status.
  • On-Demand Payment: Access to earned wages before payday.
  • Access to Financial Assistance: Part-time employees who have completed their introductory period and received a positive performance review are eligible for Tier 1 of the Financial Assistance Program, which supports adult basic education, including language learning, GED preparation, high school diploma completion, and improvement in reading, writing, and math skills.
  • Retirement Savings Plan: Eligible to participate in a 401(k) or Roth IRA upon turning 18, with enrollment eligibility after one year of service and 1,000 hours worked in the first year (or 500-1,000 hours each year for two consecutive years). Enrollment entry dates are January 1st or July 1st.


Job Location

Tri- Cities, WA (We have several donation sites throughout the Tri-Cities,)


Work Schedule Days and hours are dependent on business needs. Please be aware that the needs of our business include evening and weekend work.


Application Information:

Please be sure to answer ALL of the online screening questions. Incomplete applications will not be processed. This is an important part of the process of getting to know you. Additionally, after applying Goodwill contacts candidates directly through the e-mail address provided at application.


As an employer who welcomes and trains vulnerable adults in the workplace, a background check is run at the permission of the finalist candidates. Each finalist will receive a copy of their report directly from the third party agency who completes the check. This report is sent directly to the e-mail address you specify on your background check authorization. A description of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and dispute instructions are also included.

Information about specific automatic disqualifying pending charges or convictions may be found in WAC 388-113-0020. To be clear a candidate with a disqualifying pending charge or conviction cannot be hired.

Requirements

Please apply if you… 

  • Enjoy having a variety of tasks in your day
  • Can lift 50 pounds frequently
  • Are available to work weekends and evenings
  • Work well on independent tasks
  • Have a proven record of being dependable
  • Are friendly
  • Are comfortable working in an environment where you will get dirty and experience outside temperatures throughout your shift


Key Skills
Material HandlingSortingLoading and UnloadingCustomer ServiceWarehouse OperationsEquipment OperationTime ManagementDependability
Categories
LogisticsRetailSocial ServicesTrades
Benefits
Paid VacationSick LeavePaid Time OffOn-Demand PaymentFinancial Assistance Program401(k)Roth IRA
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Assist customers with donations and sort materials to ensure safe transport and efficient pricing. Maintain the cleanliness of the donation site and receiving dock while helping drivers load and unload trucks.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$18 - $22
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
49
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
30 hours
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