What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restore Associate position at Habitat for Humanity ReStore?
Habitat For Humanity ReStore in Findlay, OH is looking for full-time ReStore Associate. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and hard-working.
Reports to ReStore Management
Full time
Schedule is:
Tues-Sat 9am-5:30pm
Health insurance, dental, vision, PTO days, 7 paid holidays and IRA available after 90 days
Possible performance pay increases at 90 days, mid year and end of year based on job performance.
Overview:
- ReStore Associate will be responsible for creating a positive and welcoming climate that fosters sales, growth, and return customers while performing all duties with the highest moral and ethical standards. This position requires lifting, moving, merchandising, pricing, and stocking; working both inside and outside of the building. Will perform other duties, as assigned.
- Position is a physically demanding position which requires regular lifting of 50 pounds. The primary charge for this position is loading purchases and unloading donations. It also requires the ability to work well with a diverse group of volunteers and customers, utilizing strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Will also be required to observe safety requirements, Be able to operate a forklift and operate as a passenger in the ReStore box truck.
Duties and Requirements:
- Excellent customer service and problem solving
- Retail experience and staging a plus
- Screen for donation/product usability – and professionally decline donations where applicable.
- Truck passenger picking up donations from donor's homes
- Train and work with volunteers
- Assist in duties assigned by ReStore Management/ReStore Team Leads
- Follow Restore safety standards and processes
- Help maintain organization and cleanliness in the ReStore Donation, Processing, and Sold Areas.
- Provide customer service inside the ReStore including running register, open and closing of ReStore.
- Moving furniture, cabinets, appliances and other items daily.
- Operate forklift (certification will be provided by Habitat)
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record. No CDL is required.
- Excellent customer service and problem solving
- retail experience preferred
- Truck driving experience preferred.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand, squat, bend and climb in and out of the truck if required.
- Must pass Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen and Sexual Offender Check
- Work is performed in a retail/warehouse environment
- Ability to spend majority of the day standing or moving about ReStore and the community. Work may require climbing steps and ladders, considerable standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching in awkward and tiring positions
- Excellent communication skills.