What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Thrift Store Warehouse Associate position at House of Hope?
Join our retail warehouse team Part Time on Saturdays 9am - 4pm, Sundays 10am - 4pm and Mondays 9am - 5pm.
JOB TITLE: Warehouse Associate
STATUS: Non-Exempt, Part-time
LOCATION: House of Hope, Stuart, FL
REPORTS TO: Director of Resale Services
JOB SUMMARY: Assist with the daily operations of the House of Hope thrift/retail warehouse, including assistance with the intake, sorting and distribution of hard and soft goods (donations). This position will also assist with general facilities maintenance. This position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Resale Services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Under the supervision of a manager or manager’s designee, assist with: a. Organizing thrift/retail warehouse space. b. Receiving and processing hard and soft goods. c. Identifying and removing obsolete and/or damaged items from the warehouse. d. Warehouse opening and closing procedures. e. Maintaining the organization, cleanliness, safety and security of the physical retail sales floor and the thrift/retail warehouse space. f. The regular and timely exterior maintenance of the Stuart US 1 store, including landscaping, trash removal and general cleanliness of the parking and green areas. g. Providing outstanding customer service. h. Order fulfillment, redistribution and delivery of thrift items to HOH branches and/or other organizations and partnerships.
2. Act as an ambassador of the House of Hope and ensure the highest quality services to our customers, clients and supporters.
3. Assist in the House of Hope inventory process.
4. Participate in disaster- or emergency-related duties, as needed.
5. Provide support to fellow department team members, as well as outside departments, as needed.
6. Attend meetings and training as requested.
7. Perform any other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
a. Knowledge of organization and operations. b. Knowledge of warehouse/thrift operations safety. c. Ability to operate and use transportation vehicles, hand and power tools, furniture moving equipment and other devices necessary in the operation and maintenance of vehicles and facilities. d. Ability to operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and stacker. e. Knowledge of intake and distribution practices and procedures. f. Ability to organize, set priorities and meet deadlines.
g. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, maintain confidentiality of clients, co-workers and agency. h. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with others. i. Ability to maintain clean, well-groomed appearance and dress appropriately for the position. j. Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision. k. Compliance with House of Hope policies and procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools or controls and to reach with hands and arms.
The employee also is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and walk.
The employee must frequently need to lift and/or move up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14
