Furniture Pickup and Delivery Associate

Safe Harbor•Greenville, SC

17d•$14

About The Position

In collaboration with the Furniture and Donation Associate, the Furniture Pickup and Delivery Associate is responsible for picking up and delivering in-kind donations and furniture given by our Upstate community. In addition, this role is responsible for delivering and maintaining inventory of routine and as-needed shelter supplies as well as furniture and household goods for clients as they transition out of shelter into stable housing. This position requires knowledge and practice of proper lifting techniques including the use of furniture dollies, ladders, and furniture-lift straps. This position also requires upper body strength and regular and consistent lifting/carrying. Hours will generally be three (3) weekdays from 8am-4pm but may be flexible or altered based on business needs. This is a part time, hourly, non-exempt position Supervisor: Volunteer and Development Manager

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Relevant experience in delivery, warehouse operations, moving, logistics, or customer service may be considered in lieu of formal education
Experience driving and operating a box truck preferred
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques including use of furniture dollies, ladders, and lift straps required
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Engages in positive public interaction with donors and community partners
Prioritizes tasks and manages time well in an evolving environment
High degree of integrity and work ethic
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Observant and security conscious with ability to de-escalate if needed
Willingness to uphold Safe Harbor standards for safety, service, and efficiency
Excellent driving skills with possession of a valid SC driver’s license and clean driving record
Occasional weekend and evening work required
Adherence to all workplace safety policies, including proper lifting techniques and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for team members and customers.
Ability to recognize and report safety hazards or work-related injuries promptly.

Nice To Haves

Experience with moving companies preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Furniture Sales and Donations Coordinator & the Furniture and Donation Associate to manage donations calendar and pickup requests from donors for furniture and in-kind donations
Pick up furniture and in-kind donations as scheduled and move them to warehouse storage or Resale Shop
Work with Resale Shop staff to determine furniture needs and make weekly/as-needed deliveries from warehouse storage to Resale Shop
Deliver needed supplies to Safe Harbor shelters/offices
Collaborate with volunteers to inventory, organize, and distribute items at the storage warehouse
Fulfill and deliver furniture and household goods to client’s apartments/houses
Assist in setup, assembly, and arranging of furniture upon delivery
Collaborate with volunteers to assist with client move outs
Support all documentation and tracking for donation, inventory, and scheduled pick-ups
In collaboration with the Volunteer and Development Manager and the Furniture and Donation Associate, ensure warehouse storage and box truck remain clean and in good repair
Support the routine and as-needed disposal or removal of items from warehouse storage and the Resale Shop
Assist in set up and removal of items for program or organization events
Support the organization and movement of larger items at all agency locations as needed
Participate in Resale Shop special events and assist with staffing at Furniture Warehouse as needed.
Other duties as assigned by Volunteer and Development Manager