ReStore Donation Associate

RESTORE DONATION ASSOCIATE (Full-time / Part-time)

The ReStore Donation Associate is a well-rounded position assisting the ReStore with all donation responsibilities, including, but not limited to, pick up of merchandise from donors, unloading on-site donation drop-offs, cleaning, stocking the sales floor, pricing merchandise, and operating the cash register as needed.

This position reports to: the ReStore Manager and works closely with the other ReStore staff members.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE

Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit thrift store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, and building materials to the public. Proceeds help Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio build and renovate homes with low-to-moderate income families in the local community.

Requirements:

· High School Diploma/GED

· A valid drivers' license with a good driving record

· Truck driving experience is desired, but not required

· A criminal background check is required

· Truck drivers must also pass a drug test

Key Skills Needed to Succeed in this Position:

· Capacity to handle multiple tasks and prioritizing responsibilities

· Commitment to a cooperative work ethic

· Ability to professionally communicate with customers and donors and provide excellent customer service

· Possess an absolute commitment to job safety and security

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Donation Truck:

· Drive and/or ride in ReStore box trucks to collect donations throughout the community

· Screen items for value and usability while professionally communicating with donors

· Load/Unload donated materials such as cabinets, appliances, furniture, building materials, boxed items, etc.

· Complete truck inventories and replenish items such as first aid supplies, safety materials, donor receipts, paperwork, tools, and equipment, etc.

· Clean ReStore trucks of all merchandise and trash at the end of each workday

· Communicate with management to coordinate vehicle maintenance or cleaning

· Follow all Habitat regulations and state driving laws

Sales Floor

· Move, clean, and prepare merchandise for the sales floor

· Move, process, and load sold items for customers

· Assist donors with in-store donation drop-offs

· Assist with accurately pricing merchandise for the sales floor

· Maintain a working knowledge of existing and new products in the store

· Coordinate with other team members to organize and maintain store safety and cleanliness

· Complete occasional inventory counts and product organization projects outside normal business hours

Physical Demands: The ReStore Donation Associate must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. and can spend much of the day standing/moving throughout the store. Work may require bending, kneeling, navigating steps, and reaching in awkward and tiring positions for extended periods of time.

Habitat for Humanity builds homes and hope. Serving Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio is driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and purchase their homes with an affordable 0% interest mortgage. Through new construction, preservation construction, critical home repair, and neighborhood revitalization efforts, we rely on a talented and committed team to help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance that lasts for generations. Through shelter, Habitat empowers. To learn more, visit

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.83 - $18.27 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Canton, OH 44710: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person