Warehouse/Donations Assistant (FT)

Habitat Charlotte Region•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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
Be an effective team member when working with staff and volunteers
Utilize forklift as required