Warehouse/Donations Assistant (FT)

Job DetailsJob Location: Wendover Restore - Charlotte, NC 28211Position Type: Full-time, Non-ExemptJob Shift: Rotating - Sunday through SaturdayMission-Driven Career Opportunity

One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation and financial literacy training. As a Full-Time Warehouse/Donations Assistant, you'll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.

 

Why Join Habitat?



Competitive salary and benefits


Industry-leading healthcare, dental, vision,) flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)


Work/life balance supported by generous PTO


Career development and promotion opportunities


Casual working environment


Retirement planning a 403(b) with 3% organizational match



 

Position Purpose

Assist customers in unloading donations, loading purchases, keeping the back room and donation dock organized by efficiently moving merchandise to and from the sales floor.

 

Essential Functions



Ensure that each customer and donor receive outstanding service


Guarantee safe and prompt loading and unloading of customers donated or purchased merchandise


Guarantee safe and prompt loading and unloading of Restore trucks


Maintain safe procedures while moving merchandise to and from the sales floor


Inform customers of our donations acceptance policy; refer donors to alternate options for those items that we do not accept


Knowledgeable about company’s products and services, and customer-related policies


Be an effective team member when working with staff and volunteers


Utilize forklift as required


QualificationsPhysical Requirements:


Ability to move and lift 50 lbs. unassisted
Ability to move and lift at least 75 lbs with assistance
Ability to work outdoors in all climates
Ability to obtain Forklift Certification and operate a forklift on a regular basis
Ability to climb steps to Forklift cab
Ability to move and stand for extended periods of time


 

External Interactions:


Customers
Volunteers
Donors


 

Estimated Time Commitment:


40 hours/week, including weekends and periodic holidays. Rotating Sunday - Saturday schedule, Sundays off, additional day off as scheduled by supervisor. Shifts scheduled to begin as early as 8:30AM and end as late as 7PM, depending on staffing needs.


 

Level of authority:


Requires Minimal Supervision
Reports to Backroom Supervisor


 

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.

 

Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region program funding often includes federal funding and this role may support federally funded activities. People qualifying as Section 3 residents per Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C § 1701u) and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 75) are encouraged to apply. Information on Section 3 qualifications and certification material available upon request.