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Habitat for Humanity International

ReStore Donation Pickups and Truck Support Associate

Habitat for Humanity International, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Posting Description

To be successful in this position, the candidate must demonstrate strong computer and multi-line phone skills, the ability to perform heavy lifting, and experience with loading and unloading on a truck. The ideal candidate will also have excellent organizational and communication skills and work effectively with the public. GENERAL FUNCTION

Reporting directly to the ReStore Donation & Deconstruction Manager and Supervisor, the Donation/Deconstruction Associate will perform a variety of tasks and be crossed trained in Truck Scheduling, as a Truck Assistant, and trained to assist on Decon’s as needed. KNOW HOW

Committed to the mission of AAHH the incumbent should have at least one year of experience and a working knowledge of multi-line phone systems, basic excel, data entry, heavy lifting, packing and unloading trucks safely and securely and the ability to interface successfully with the public. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Capable of multi-tasking and encouraged to adapt to an environment where the role will change depending on department needs. Willingness and ability to work alongside Volunteers. Move material in and out of trucks in a safe manner including material from Deconstruction projects. Assist with paperwork involved in the Donation and Deconstruction programs. Assist the Supervisor in completing last minute Donation pick-ups. Work with the truck scheduling platforms to properly schedule ReStore trucks for daily pick-ups and/or Decon projects. Make necessary space on ReStore sales floors for incoming projects and assist with set up and pricing of listed extracted items or bulk donations. Perform other duties as may be assigned including assisting in the ReStores as needed. Maintain a clean driving record. QUALIFICATIONS

Must be familiar with working with multi-line phone systems, excel, word, data entry, and essential computer skills. Must be comfortable with lifting 50+ lbs., riding on a 16’ box truck or flatbed truck, going up and down stairs, and working with hand trucks, or pallet jacks. Ability to work well with staff and volunteers towards the achievement of department and ReStore goals. Ability to exhibit emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility. OSHA compliance and forklift training and experience preferred. Current CPR and first aid experience a plus. Experienced in riding in or driving large trucks or box trucks within busy city and county roads preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Remaining at a desk on a computer or phone for long periods of time. Standing or walking on concrete flooring for prolonged time periods. Apply extensive physical mobility, including reaching, lifting, holding, pushing and pulling, carrying, bending, climbing stairs and ladders, crawling, kneeling, arm and leg extension. Walk and climb on uneven surfaces, ladders, and stairs. Pay rate

$20.70/hr Application Link

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Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

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