Applicant will serve as primary liaison with donating community alongside driving assistant. We are looking for a responsible, accountable, consistently punctual, tactful and confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to lift/move objects over 75 lbs. with driving assistant’s help necessary. A NYS Driver’s License and clean driving record required. A D.O.T. physical exam will be required upon hiring. A possession of supervisory abilities, knowledge of retail or non-profit work environment, a professional demeanor, an understanding of Habitat for Humanity’s mission and a desire to promote it, experience working alongside volunteers, excellent judgment skills, flexibility regarding donation pick-up schedule variations, personal insight, a good sense of humor, and an ability to receive constructive feedback are all a plus.
- Drive and perform pick-ups of donations, ensuring timely and damage free pick-up of items large and small
- Log and review inventory of daily pick-ups
- Provide names/addresses of donors who deserve a note of thanks for their generosity and consideration of our services
- Maintain a service log for box truck, assure regular maintenance and repair of truck, oversee required daily/monthly/yearly equipment checks and report necessary service of repairs to store manager
- Maintain safety and security of truck and storage area
- Ensure ReStore policies and procedures regarding guidelines of acceptable vs. unacceptable donations are adhered to
- Ensure loading dock and parking lot are clean and orderly with assistance of driving assistant and staff of HFH/ReStore Volunteers
- Assist with organization of donated items in receiving and sorting areas to ensure orderly maintenance of storage areas while not driving truck
- Assist in maintenance of safe working environment for staff, volunteers, and customers
- Prepare and implement records with store manager and Donation Coordinator for the purpose of expanding donations
- Assist in defusing challenging situations with tact and an ability to turn a negative situation into a positive one
- Rates of compensation: $15.50 per hour
- Benefits Package Includes: Company-paid health insurance, paid Holidays, sick time, and generous vacation time