What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse/Donations Assistant position at Habitat Charlotte Region?
Why Join Us?
Contribute to Habitat Charlotte's mission while gaining valuable warehouse and retail experience in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Position Overview:
Habitat Charlotte is seeking a reliable and motivated Warehouse/Donations Assistant to support backroom operations and donation handling. This part-time role is essential to maintaining an organized donation dock and sales floor while providing outstanding service to customers and donors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist customers with unloading donations and loading purchased items
- Safely and efficiently move merchandise to and from the sales floor
- Communicate donation acceptance policies and offer alternatives for unaccepted items
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized backroom and donation dock
- Collaborate effectively with staff and volunteers to support store operations
- Demonstrate a positive and respectful attitude with all customers, donors, and team members
- Adhere to safety protocols and consistently follow schedule and attendance expectations
- Represent Habitat Charlotte professionally at all times
- Perform additional Habitat-related tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Dependable transportation to and from work
- Warehouse experience preferred
- Ability to operate a forklift as needed (certification provided)
Physical Requirements:
- Lift up to 50 lbs unassisted, over 50 lbs with assistance
- Move merchandise and stand for extended periods
- Work outdoors in all types of weather
- Obtain forklift certification and operate a forklift regularly
Work Environment:
Work is performed indoors in a retail setting and outdoors at the donation dock and warehouse, which may or may not be climate controlled.