The Home Store Associate-Driver is responsible for providing superior service to all Home Store patrons. The Home Store Associate-Driver will be receiving donations, loading/unloading trucks, assisting customers with their purchases, and accurately and efficiently handling all customer transactions. The Associate will provide customers, donors and volunteers with knowledgeable and courteous service at all times. The Store Associate-Driver will provide back up to the Donations Pick Up Truck Driver as needed and have the ability to use a forklift.

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 9:45a-6:15p and Sun 10:45a-5:15p

RESPONSIBILITIES:

E- Connotes Essential Functions

E-1 Represent the Home Store by interacting with all customers, donors, volunteers, and clients in a polite and courteous manner

E-2 Greet all patrons and provide excellent customer service, donation processing, and sales services

E-3 Appropriately handle, store and display merchandise without causing damage to donated materials or donor property

E-4 Perform residential and corporate donation pick-ups as instructed

E-5 Process donations and control the movement, cleaning, and organization of donated merchandise

E-6 Assist as required with pricing and research items when necessary

E-7 Maintain store cleanliness, organization, and merchandising – working to display merchandise in a safe, attractive manner

E-8 Act as a leader for volunteer team members and ensure they are engaged and feel positive about their Home Store, volunteer experience

E-9 Operate P.O.S. system to complete customer sales and inquiries

E-10 Assist in loading customer’s purchases

E-11 Assist in receiving incoming phone calls, and route calls as directed

E-12 Assist the Home Store driver making pick-ups of donations throughout Long Island

E-13 Drive Home Store box truck and rental trucks, load and unload trucks using safe lifting techniques, moving merchandise in and out of the Home Store as directed, assist with deconstruction, stock store and price merchandise as needed

E-14 Inspection of donation pickup truck to identify potential safety or maintenance issues as needed

E-15 Use forklift to move merchandise that is on pallets safely

E-16 All other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

A. High School Diploma or GED required

B. Valid NYS Drivers License with clean driving history

C. Certificate to use a forklift and experience

D. Outgoing personality with great communication skills and willingness to learn and grow

E. Desire to work in a fun and fast-paced setting

F. Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities

G. Capacity to work independently or as part of a team, with volunteers and staff

H. Must be detail oriented and able to take direction

I. Must have good computer skills, and working knowledge of MS Office

J. Knowledge of hardware, building supplies, home furnishings and décor a plus

K. Must be able to lift 50 pounds

L. Ability to sit, walk and/or stand for prolonged periods of time

M. Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs and lift frequently

N. Ability to be on your feet for up to 8 hours a day

O. Ability to verbally communicate clearly in-person, in writing, and on the telephone

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Forklift Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person