Mover / Driver

Howard Brown Health•Chicago, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Howard Brown Health is a nationally recognized leader in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. Our commitment to inclusive and affirming care has made us a cornerstone of the Chicago community. At Howard Brown, we believe in providing holistic, patient-centered care that empowers individuals and enriches lives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license and safe driving record. A DMV background check is required prior to employment. Any prevailing or unresolved issues will preclude employment as a Driver until resolved.
Basic Computer skills required.
Must be able to lift heavy and bulky items, many in excess of 50 pounds, unassisted.
Excellent customer service, prioritizing, detailed record keeping, and strong interpersonal/communications skills, required.
Requires ability to speak audibly and listen actively.
Requires ability to use computers, telephones and other office equipment.
Requires ability to sit for extended periods of time.
May require occasional bending and lifting up to 25 pounds.
May require periodic travel.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English), preferred.

Responsibilities

Confirm scheduled donation pick-up times, addresses and items by telephone at the donation office in morning upon arriving at store.
Operate resale shop box trucks on designated route(s).
Maintain resale shop box trucks, report any problems with vehicles to Distribution Management team so they may be dealt with in a timely fashion.
Ensure vehicles are kept clean in the interiors and in the cabin area at the end of each day.
Pick up furniture donations, many heavy, bulky items.
Ensure donated merchandise is handled with care to prevent damage during pick-up or in transit.
Ensure Brown Elephant customer service standards are consistently applied by all staff assisting with furniture pick-ups.
Drive vehicles safely and prevent accidents and injuries to self and fellow employees, as well as damage to vehicles at all times.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance with two PPO plans and an HMO plan.
BCBS HMO, PPO, and PPO Select Plans
BCBS Dental
BCBS Vision
3-weeks paid vacation and 1-week of personal time
12 accrued sick days per year
10 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
PTO Exchange allows employees to turn unused PTO into liquid assets
401k program with up to 5% employer match after 90 days
Employer-paid basic life insurance valued at one times the annual salary
Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Short-term and Long-term disability
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefit account
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs; NHSC & PSLF
Employee Assistance Program with 5 employer-paid counseling sessions
50% off at Brown Elephant Resale Shops and discounts at local businesses