What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver/Donation Ambassador position at Habitat for Humanity ReStore?
OVERVIEW
The ReStore Driver/Donation Ambassador represents the Habitat brand through courteous interactions with potential donors and customers to support our mission and support ReStore operations. Pickup and unload donations for the ReStore in a timely, efficient and courteous manner. Work with the donation and processing supervisor to ensure donations are placed and ready for processing. Maintain our trucks and equipment in optimum condition.
Specific Duties:
- Ensure timely and efficient movement of donations to deliver fast and quality service.
Load and unload merchandise routinely at multiple sites
- Stack, pad, and secure items in position on the truck to prevent damage during shipment.
- Assist other Driver/Donation Ambassador in maintaining efficient operations by:
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Keeping the warehouse neat and orderly when unloading.
- Putting incoming donations from receiving docks in the proper location.
- Moving priced items to the showroom floor.
- Adhering to the ReStore’s recycling efforts.
- Assisting customers and donors in loading and unloading merchandise.
- Cleaning around the dumpster or backyard of debris. * Utilizing and storing dollies or carts for the safe transport of donations.
- Assist in completing truck inspections: Check fluids, tires, for all vehicles.
- Assist in Cleaning/washing truck as needed.
- Communicate with Management, Drivers, and Customers clearly.
- Maintain health and safety compliance in accordance with company policy.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- Understand Habitat for Humanity mission.
- Must be professional in appearance and a good ambassador of the Habitat brand.
- Demonstrates problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work well and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to establish, foster and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and the public.
- Ability to work Tuesday – Saturday.
- Able to arrive at work promptly and dress neatly in a Habitat for Humanity shirt.
- Ability to drive 24 ft. Box Truck
- Able to do heavy lifting up to 50 pounds, team lifts and assistance with lifts exceeding 50 pounds
- No vehicle infractions in the previous 3 years
- Must demonstrate safety awareness in vehicles and use of equipment.
- Team Player able to help in warehouse and sales floor as needed.
- Criminal Background Check and New Hire Drug test
Minimum Requirements:
- High School graduate or GED recipient.
- One year of retail sales experience is preferred.
- CDL (plus)
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background and national sex offender registry screening.
- A valid driver’s license and unrestricted driving record.
- The ability to bend, reach and stand for long periods of time. The ability to repetitively lift and move 50 lbs.
- The ability to work independently in an organized fashion, in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks.
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19