About This Role
The Material Handler is responsible for transporting items from donors to appropriate store locations, straightening and organizing the furniture area, storage area, and other work areas. This person works at both stores and the warehouse, driving agency vehicles and performing various duties to support store and warehouse operations.
Responsibilities
- Drive agency vehicle to assigned locations
- Lift, load, and secure items onto the truck
- Inspect truck prior to departure
- Report maintenance needs to the store manager
- Maintain accurate records of pick-ups, deliveries, and truck maintenance
- Protect donations from damage during transport
- Maintain cleanliness of the agency’s vehicle (inside and outside)
- Refuel vehicle as needed
- Straighten and organize the furniture department
- Take out and put away seasonal items
- Assist cashier/sorters with moving boxes, bags, and recycling; dispose of trash
- Test electronic items
- Remove snow as requested
- Greet customers/donors and help them bring in donations (priority over unloading the truck)
- Offer store coupons and driver surveys to donors
- Lift and carry items from donor’s residence to the agency vehicle
- Lift, carry, and transport items from stores to warehouse
- Clear both store backrooms daily of recycling, garbage, and cardboard
- Assist with loading and unloading items
- Empty clothing donation bins at scheduled times
- Drive forklift (certification required)
- Make bales of clothing; adhere to baling schedule and load goals
- Sort ragstock
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse
- Load bales into semi trailer/shipping container for transport
- Report bale numbers to manager
- Inform manager of clothing shortages or excess at warehouse
- Perform all other duties as requested by the Store Manager (or supervisor on duty)
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred)
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to operate standard vehicles
- Ability to read signs and addresses
- Ability to work well with people
- Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds
- Ability to reach over the head with arms extended, horizontally and vertically
- Full use of fingers, hands, arms, legs, and feet
- Ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, and bend
- Ability to work in an environment with dust and various vapors