Habitat for Humanity ReStore Associate/Driver (Brighton)

Livingston County Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Position: ReStore Associate/Driver

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

This position focuses on donation intake. The ideal candidate will assist the Donations Coordinator in accepting donations at the store and represent our non-profit organization face-to-face with donors at their homes and businesses. This position requires the ReStore Associate to serve as a back up to all Habitat ReStore positions. This includes helping out the retail store, processing donations, helping customers, cashiers and drivers.

Organization:

The Habitat ReStore is a non-profit thrift store that raises money for Livingston County Habitat for Humanity to use towards its mission. Our mission is to build affordable housing and promote home ownership as a means to break the cycle of poverty through the mobilization of volunteers and community partnerships.

Primary Responsibilities:

Drive company truck to pick up large item donations

Determine if donations are acceptable & in working condition

Load and unload donations/sold items to and from cars, truck and trailers

Process donations-clean, organize, package and price

Assist customers and provide a positive customer experience

Assist with recycle process

Operate fork truck and other ReStore equipment

Help maintain the cleanliness, organization and safety of the ReStore including workshop

Assist with special events within the community and at the ReStore

Provide backup for cashiers and daily register closeout, and answer phone calls

Other duties assigned by the ReStore Director & Executive Director

Requirements:

Understand and appreciate the mission of Habitat for Humanity and ReStore

Physically able to lift 50+ on a regular basis and be active

Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination

Must have or be able to acquire a chauffeur's drivers license and have a good driving record

Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment with staff and volunteers

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of personalities, abilities and backgrounds

Must be detailed-oriented, a self-starter with strong problem-solving and organization skills

Must be committed to a safe working environment

Desired Qualifications:

Previous retail store, customer service and warehouse experience

Knowledge of building materials and home improvement, tools & methods

Computer skills/knowledge

Mechanical aptitude for appliance and other types of repairs

Forklift operator (Certification and Training Available)

Health Care, Matching Simple IRA, Paid Holidays, and Paid Vacation Benefits Available

LIVINGSTON COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact: Tracey Smith, ReStore Director (810) 220-9986 Ext. 116 restore@livingstonhabitat.org

7198 Grand River Rd, Brighton, MI 48114