Delivery & Furniture Assistant

Mission Thrift Store Hamilton; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity shop in Canada is seeking a full-time Delivery Assistant. This role involves operating the delivery truck, assisting with furniture preparation for sales, and ensuring safety practices. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and have experience in retail. Ideal for individuals with strong conflict resolution and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with retail sales and working with volunteers preferred.
• Must have valid (G) Driver's License with clean driving abstract.
• Willingness to obtain WHMIS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with truck operations including loading and unloading goods.
• Prepare furniture for the sales floor.
• Practice good Health and Safety practices.

Skills

Customer service skills

Conflict resolution skills

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position Description: This FULL-TIME position is mainly working on the delivery truck of Mission Thrift Store Hamilton. This includes the loading and unloading of goods. This position will also provide assistance to the Furniture and Receiving Departments. The Delivery Assistant will report to the Store Manager.

Responsibilities

• Primary Activities: Will assist with the truck and all that entails.
• Will assist in the furniture department (Prepping furniture for sales floor, taking items to the sales floor and pricing furniture).
• Will assist in the receiving of goods from both receiving areas (Furniture & Regular Donations).
• Practice good Health and Safety in every area. Provide good customer service when dealing with the public.

• Secondary Activities: Standing and walking for most of the day
• Frequent reaching, bending and stretching
• Lifting and carrying goods
• Some Saturday work may be required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge The Delivery Assistant must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: Experience with retail sales, working with volunteers is preferred. Will be able to read store policy and procedures and follow it. Have a working knowledge of WHMIS – have certificate or willing to get it.

Skills The Delivery Assistant must demonstrate the following skills: Ability to multi-task; work in a fast-paced environment with grace and good humor. Must have a valid (G) Driver\'s License with clean driving abstract. Good conflict resolution skills. Be organized and neat. Basic computer skills to be able to effectively communicate and produce maps for deliveries.

Time management skills

Personal Attributes

The Delivery Assistant must maintain strict confidentiality in performing his / her duties and must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics