PT Warehouse Associate - LC

Austin Habitat for Humanity; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Austin Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Part-Time position at Lake Creek ReStore in Austin, TX. The role includes customer service, operational tasks like sorting and processing donations, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Candidates should be flexible in their schedules, possess a high school diploma or equivalent experience, and be able to lift up to 80 pounds. A commitment to excellent service and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule.
• Education: High School / GED or four years' experience.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to donors/customers.
• Operate warehouse equipment effectively.
• Sort and process donated items according to procedures.
• Accurately record donations and fulfill housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Equipment operation

Multi-tasking

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

Location: Lake Creek ReStore - Austin, TX 78750

Position Type: Part Time

Job Category: ReStore

Job details: The position is responsible for partnering with production and the retail team in a high energy fast-paced environment to perform a variety of operational functions, including receiving, sorting, processing, pricing, and meeting daily goals. The position demands excellent donor service at all times. It requires greeting donors, receiving donations, supplying donors with a receipt, and expediting merchandise to ensure it is on the sales floor within company standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service to all our donors/customers.
• Operates warehouse equipment effectively (forklift, pallet jacks, floor dollies, etc.).
• Creates a welcoming atmosphere by greeting donors and safely unloading donations from vehicles.
• Able to multi-task.
• Work a flexible schedule in support of the store opening, production, and closing operations, including working on weekends and holidays.
• Complete donor receipts.
• Sort donated items and determine a value.
• Comply with all safety and security procedures.
• Maintain a professional appearance (uniform).
• Comply with all policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior.
• Adhere to work schedule.
• Assist in loading/unloading trucks.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Communicate the Habitat mission and vision effectively to our customers.
• Sort and process merchandise according to procedures.
• Accurately record donations.
• Identify recyclable items and sort them accordingly.
• Identify high-value items for online or featured finds.
• Price all sellable items and move to the sales floor in a timely manner.
• Keep the work area clean and safe at all times.
• Cross-train as necessary in other functions of the store operations and assist as needed in other areas of the ReStore.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Maintain Records

• Oversee donation tracking.
• Fulfill Housekeeping list.
• Monitor recycle bins.
• Other record keeping, as required.

Qualifications

Must be available to work a flexible schedule.

Education: High School / GED or at least four years’ experience in lieu of a diploma.

Fork Lift Certification is not required but recommended.

Required to lift up to 80 pounds on a regular basis and will experience frequent bending, squatting, lifting, and repetitive motion. This position will occasionally be exposed to extremes in weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.).