Receiving Associate - Thrift Retail

Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Colorado Springs is seeking a friendly, energetic Receiving & Sales Associate to help process donations, prepare merchandise for sale, and assist customers.

This hands-on role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and teamwork to move items from receiving to the sales floor while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Forklift certification recommended or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, test, clean, and process donated merchandise through the receiving area.
• Determine whether donated items meet quality standards.
• Safely move, sort, organize, and stage donated materials for processing and sale.
• Greet customers and donors and assist shoppers in finding products.
• Cross-train in other ReStore functions, including operating cash registers and processing payments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving area, warehouse, and sales floor.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ReStore Receiving & Sales Associate

Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Location: 411 S. Wahsatch Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Pay: $15.90–$17.50/hour, depending on experience and budget

PUT YOUR WORK TO WORK FOR A GREATER PURPOSE

Seeking to put God's love into action, Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

When you work at the Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity ReStore, you are doing more than working in retail. The donations you receive, the merchandise you sell, and the customers you serve all help support Habitat's mission of creating affordable homeownership opportunities in our community.

We are looking for a ReStore Receiving & Sales Associate who enjoys working with people, staying active, and being part of a team. This position plays an important role in receiving donated materials, preparing merchandise for sale, helping customers, maintaining the sales floor, and generating revenue that supports Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity's mission.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Receive & Process Donations

• Assist donors with unloading donations, completing paperwork, and understanding the donation process.
• Receive, inspect, test, clean, and process donated merchandise through the receiving area.
• Determine whether donated items meet Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity ReStore quality standards.
• Safely move, sort, organize, and stage donated materials for processing and sale.
• Work alongside Donation Ambassadors, Floor Associates, volunteers, and other team members to keep donated materials moving efficiently from receiving to the sales floor.
• Remove damaged or incomplete merchandise and dispose of items appropriately at management's direction.

Provide Great Customer Service & Drive Sales

• Greet customers and donors warmly and create a welcoming ReStore experience.
• Answer customer questions and assist shoppers in finding products that meet their needs.
• Assist customers throughout the purchase process and communicate customer needs to other staff members when necessary.
• Research and price merchandise accurately.
• Merchandise furniture, appliances, paint, lighting, building materials, and other products in an attractive and organized manner.
• Keep merchandise stocked, displays maintained, and the sales floor clean and inviting.
• Cross-train in other ReStore functions, including operating cash registers and processing customer payments accurately.

Support Store Operations

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving area, warehouse, and sales floor.
• Work with and provide direction to daily volunteers on various projects and tasks.
• Notify managers of customer service issues, safety concerns, inventory needs, or other store needs.
• Help ensure consistent and efficient store operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

THIS IS AN ACTIVE, HANDS-ON JOB

This is not a desk job. The Receiving & Sales Associate spends significant time on their feet working in a warehouse and retail environment.

The position regularly involves:

• Receiving and moving donated furniture, appliances, building materials, and other merchandise.
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, sometimes in awkward positions.
• Climbing stairs and navigating a busy warehouse and sales floor.
• Using safety equipment and tools to process donations.
• Moving merchandise between the receiving area, warehouse, and sales floor.
• Working in temperatures that can fluctuate with the weather.

The ability and willingness to perform physical, manual-labor tasks safely and consistently is an essential part of this position.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys helping people and providing friendly, helpful customer service.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced retail and warehouse environment.
• Is willing and able to perform regular heavy lifting and physical work.
• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in keeping merchandise organized and presentable.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Is comfortable engaging customers and supporting sales.
• Can actively listen, communicate clearly, and respond professionally to customers and donors.
• Understands the importance of the ReStore and how its operations support the overall mission of Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Customer service and/or sales experience preferred.
• Forklift certification is recommended or the ability to obtain certification as needed.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity's mission and the role of the ReStore in supporting that mission.

WHY THE RESTORE MATTERS

The ReStore does more than sell donated materials. Every donation received, item sold, and customer served helps generate support for Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity's mission to build homes, communities, and hope.

Your work in the ReStore directly helps make affordable homeownership possible in our community.

All potential employees must be able to pass a Criminal Background, Sexual Offender, and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). All potential employees must have a valid driver's license.