What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Material Handler position at Abode Family?
Abode, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler for our warehouse facility in Sunnyvale , CA.
About The Role: The warehouse material handler position primarily assists with moving furniture within the warehouse, spraying/tagging all incoming donations, entering them into inventory, and unloading/organizing donations. Through our location and partnerships with over 100 social service agencies, public schools, and faith communities, we help on average 75 families every month to stabilize their lives by providing them with the basics that turn their housing into more comfortable, functional homes.
The People and Culture: You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with! Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.
Our Benefits and Perks:
- $31.00–$33.00 per hour.
- 100% paid health, vision, and dental options
- 19 PTO days & 12 Holidays per year
- Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more
- 3% retirement match/contribution
- Professional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events
- Dynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others
How You Make An Impact:
- Review daily schedule and assignments with the Warehouse Lead or direct supervisor
- Load delivery trucks with furniture from the staging area
- Assist with local deliveries, including lifting and placing furniture in homes or facilities (may involve stairs or elevator access)
- Unload trucks returning from deliveries and donation pickups
- Clean furniture thoroughly and perform furniture repair and refurbishment as needed
- Assemble purchased furniture as required
- Support on-site volunteer activities, including setting up tables and assisting during volunteer projects
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse and delivery truck daily
- Follow safety procedures and proper lifting techniques
- Perform other duties as assigned
How You Meet Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Warehouse experience with moving furniture and including the types of equipment they used (forklifts, pallet jacks, inventory systems) preferred
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
- Experience driving a box truck
- Valid and clean drivers license.
- Previous box truck experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Punctual, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team
COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to take and follow detailed directions
- Ability to complete basic paperwork and reports
- Ability to build supportive and respectful working relationships that instill hope, with sensitivity to the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness
- Proven ability to work independently, as an effective team member, and collaboratively
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and evenings
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Communicate effectively with others and visually read a variety of materials
- Manual dexterity for use of keyboard, tools, controls; repetitive motion that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Ability to drive and sit in a car for prolonged periods
- Ability to move between floors, including ascending and descending stairs
- Ability to squat, bend at the waist, crouch, reach overhead and horizontally, and kneel
Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Property Management reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.
Notice: Abode Property Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace
Salary : $31 - $33