Reclaimed Building Material Buyer/Receiver

Second Use Building Materials, Seattles largest architectural salvage yard, is seeking a full time staff member to work in our Receiving Department as a Salvaged Material Buyer/Receiver. This position is scheduled for 4 10 hr shifts. Weekend work required.

WHO WE ARE

Second Use is a community focused business dedicated to diverting reusable building materials from the landfill and selling them to the public at an affordable cost through our retail stores in Seattle and Tacoma.

Our diverse team has helped build Second Use into one of the most successful and innovative salvage companies in the country. We are always looking for creative, versatile individuals to join the cause . Past experience in the trades, re-sale or salvage industries is helpful but not required.

Second Use is committed to providing competitive wages and provides benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, employee discount, quarterly store credit dividends and more.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Receiving Department specializes in taking in materials from the general public and our in-house salvage services team, and preparing them for sale in our retail warehouse.

Typical Receiving work functions:
-Negotiate purchase/donation/acquisition of quality reusable building materials from the public
-Unload incoming material and prepare for sale in retail store
-Research and price incoming materials
-Photograph materials for website

-Independent work in a team environment

An ideal candidate will have these attributes:
-A self-motivated and reliable worker
-Enthusiasm for a safe work environment
-Must be able to lift 75 lbs throughout the day

-Ability to work comfortably with computer systems

-Attentiveness to demands of a fast paced environment that shifts priorities quickly

-Can navigate a wide variety of personalities and remain friendly and outgoing

-Observant, curious and communicative

-Weekend availability

These qualifications are also useful in this position:

-Familiarity & experience with common building materials
-Experience moving heavy materials solo and with a team
-Ability to accurately measure dimensions and calculate quantities

-Experience working with common hand/power tools

-Experience buying/selling secondhand goods

BENEFITS

-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance at 60 Days for qualifying employees

-EAP Program
-Paid time off in addition to Seattle's PSST
-Employee discount & consignment program
-Quarterly store credit dividends

-Simple IRA offered after 2 years

-Safety Toe Footwear Stipend

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having staff with diverse backgrounds enables us to better meet our mission and encourage BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA individuals to apply.

If you are interested in joining the Second Use team, please include a cover letter explaining why you are excited about this position, along with a resume detailing your qualifications.

Pay: $21/hr plus benefits