What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver position at Habitat for Humanity of Kent County?
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Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Working at Habitat for Humanity of Kent County is a rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission – bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. We are growth-minded, innovative, mission-focused, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results. We are committed to bridge-building and inclusion, and dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
Habitat Kent is focused on recruiting a diverse and equitable workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Driver
We are currently hiring a full-time Driver in Grand Rapids, MI. This position is responsible for donation pick-ups and deliveries using a company vehicle, as well as loading and unloading the contents. Additionally, the role includes assisting in the maintenance of ReStore equipment.
Competencies:
- Learning Agility
- Collaborates
Position Responsibilities:
- Performs donation pick-ups, deliveries, and store transfers in a safe and timely manner while ensuring compliance with the Restore Standard Operating Procedures Manual.
- Ensures that donated product is secured properly to prevent accidents and damage.
- Screens and accepts products for resale to ensure they are sellable and consistent with ReStore product acceptance standards; ensures all paperwork associated with donation pick-ups is completed properly and accurately; issues receipts for donated merchandise to customers; and transfers product to the ReStore.
- Completes daily equipment inspections and reports any repairs needed.
- Completes necessary department paperwork, as needed.
- Assists team with the warehouse, maintenance, pick-up schedules, and/or sales, as needed.
- Promotes the mission, vision, and core values of Habitat for Humanity of Kent County.
- Receives and maintains professional development training necessary to fulfill the minimum standards of the essential responsibilities.
- Attends specific workshops, conferences, and trainings on diversity, inclusion, intercultural competency, increasing racial equity, or alleviating racism on an annual basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- Valid chauffeur’s license with medical DOT card
- Good driving record
- Ability to navigate using traditional maps and GPS
- Ability to lead and direct volunteers
- Basic math skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to operate a forklift and vehicles
- Ability to move 50 pounds minimum
- Ability to stand or walk the majority of the workday.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While carrying out the responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use their hands for tasks such as handling and feeling objects, and reach with their hands and arms. The role often involves climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as talking and hearing. The employee is required to sit 25% of the day. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly. Additionally, the position requires specific vision abilities, including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Pay Range and Benefits:
- Pay range: $17 - $20/hour
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Low cost medical plans with great coverage options
- Dental and vision insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
No phone calls or walk-ins please.
We offer all applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.
Salary : $17 - $20