Warehouse Lead - Store Ambassador

Habitat for Humanity Spokane; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 19,036 - 27,112; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and flexible vacation

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

A nonprofit housing organization is seeking a Warehouse Lead to oversee store donations and manage volunteers. The role requires strong communication skills and warehouse experience. Responsibilities include leading donation pick-ups, processing items, and supervising training. With a focus on safety and efficiency, candidates should possess a high school diploma and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Benefits include medical insurance and a vibrant company culture.

Qualifications

• One year of customer service, warehouse or sales experience preferred.
• Able to effectively lead, supervise and train volunteers.
• Fork-lift training certificate or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Drive donation truck to residences for pick-up.
• Process and price donations for the store.
• Train and supervise volunteers effectively.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service experience

Leadership ability

Knowledge of merchandising techniques

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Lead- Store Ambassador, Habitat for Humanity-Spokane.

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, community, and hope. We are a nonprofit housing organization that helps low to moderate income families around the world access decent housing. We believe that everyone deserves a decent place to live, and we are dedicated to helping create the conditions that free families from stress and fear, and help build stability and confidence. When a home fosters instead of hinders, families can flourish.

As a Habitat for Humanity employee, you’ll make a difference in helping families and communities transform their lives with the incredible effects of safe and affordable shelter. Our hiring standards are high, yet our culture is humble. If you want to do meaningful work in a creative, collaborative, and mission driven environment, read on.

The Role

As a Warehouse Lead, you’ll be responsible for the receipt, evaluation, and pricing of donated items. You will lead, supervise, train and assign duties to volunteers ensuring that their experience is meaningful. This role reports to Habitat for Humanity’s Store Warehouse Manager.

• Drive Habitat for Humanity’s donation truck to residences within the Spokane vicinity to assess and pick-up donations, loading and securing items as needed.
• Assist in unloading the donation truck for quick processing, pricing and move product and merchandise to the sales floor.
• Screen donations for hazardous materials, non-saleable items, and items with a disposal cost.
• Determine fair market value of donations through all available resources – Internet, first-hand knowledge, etc.
• Participate in safety training programs, identify and report any potential hazards, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our safety program.
• Develop and implement with warehouse manager improvements involving all aspects of Store donation receiving.
• Become forklift certified by Warehouse Manager and routinely operate to arrange, stock, or unload product from incoming delivery trucks.
• Process sales transactions accurately using a point-of-sale system. Handle cash, credit and debit card payments efficiently.

Who you are

• Strong communication skills and the ability to positively represent Habitat for Humanity - Spokane when interacting with the community.
• One year of customer service, warehouse or sales experience and/or training preferred.
• Able to effectively lead, supervise and train volunteers and groups.
• Knowledge of general merchandising techniques and store operating procedures.
• Fork-lift training certificate or ability to obtain training certificate within first 90 days of employment.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular, consistent basis.

What we offer

• Generous benefits, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 14 paid company holidays, flexible vacation, sick leave, paid family leave, flexible spending account, health savings account, life and disability insurance; Employee Assistance Programs; and 403(b) and SEP savings plans.
• Vibrant company culture with a focus on innovation and growth.
• Projects you work on have high visibility and directly impact the families we serve.

The compensation information below is provided in compliance with all applicable disclosure requirements. Base Pay is $16.75 an hour.

Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

At Habitat for Humanity, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity - we take our principles seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.

How to apply

Please email a resume and/or Habitat for Humanity-Spokane employment application to [e-mail].