Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver

About the role

The Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver plays a crucial role in ensuring the Treasure House warehouse is organized, efficient, and safe. This position occasionally serves as a frontline representative of The Rescue Mission, assisting the driver with donation pickups, deliveries of customer purchased items, and transporting recycled materials to salvage locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly warehouse by baling clothes, managing trash, loading and unloading trucks, and supporting the donation area as needed.
• Clean, price, and display furniture on the sales floor.
• Address customer inquiries regarding furniture and assist with sales.
• Assist the primary driver, as needed, by picking-up and unloading scheduled donations, delivering customer purchased items, and transporting recycled materials to salvage locations.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• One year of experience as a driver.
• Box truck driving experience preferred, but not required.
• Forklift experience and certification, preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of internet and email.
• Ability to work with individuals of various socio-economic, ethnic, and racial populations.
• Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Knowledge of truck operating system to identify problem areas and assist with preventative maintenance of vehicles.
• Ability to communicate with customers, donors, co-workers, and volunteers in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

Skills

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Communication skills.
• Record-keeping skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• 403(b) savings plan and generous company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Group life insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance for dependents.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.

Pay

$17/hour starting rate.

Schedule

Full-time, 1st shift, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.