Warehouse Sales Associate

Kids for the Future; Bellflower (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Free employee parking

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles is seeking a Warehouse Sales Associate to create a welcoming shopping experience, help receive, price, and display donated merchandise, and support store operations.

You will assist customers and donors, maintain clean spaces, and help unload donations while following safety procedures and working with a team to run the ReStore smoothly.

Qualifications

• At least one year of customer service, retail, warehouse, or related experience preferred.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team oriented environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to take initiative.
• Previous forklift experience or certification is a plus but is not required; training will be provided.
• Ability to work a flexible full time schedule, generally between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• Must successfully complete all applicable pre employment requirements, including a drug screening, background check, and physical examination that includes a 75-pound lifting assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, responsive customer service and assist customers with merchandise, purchases, and general questions.
• Support sales activities and help create a positive shopping experience.
• Inspect, price, label, stock, and display merchandise in an organized and visually appealing manner.
• Assist customers and donors with safely loading and unloading merchandise.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free sales-floor, warehouse, donation, and loading areas.
• Operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment after completing required training and certification.
• Follow all safety procedures when lifting, moving, storing, and displaying merchandise.
• Coordinate daily assignments and priorities with the Store Manager and other ReStore team members.
• Help monitor inventory and relocate merchandise as needed.
• Support store opening, closing, and general operational activities as assigned.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Forklift training

Job description

• Job Category ReStore
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

DESCRIPTION

WHO YOU ARE

You're someone who people can rely on and you're always there when they need a helping hand. You're looking for a new position where you can make a difference in your life, the lives of others, and the world. In return, you seek an organization that appreciates your individuality and supports you as a member of a diverse and talented team.

WHO WE ARE

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles has been an active affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International for more than 30 years. By building and preserving affordable housing through new construction, renovations, and home repairs, Habitat LA is transforming communities throughout Los Angeles County. Through access to affordable loans, housing counseling, down-payment assistance, skilled construction training, financial education, and volunteer opportunities the organization has strengthened families, helped stabilize communities, and fostered economic vitality in the region. On average, the affiliate builds and renovates 100 homes in the Los Angeles region each year, ranking it among the largest affiliates nationwide.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Join Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles as a Warehouse Sales Associate and help support our mission of building homes, communities, and hope.

In this hands on role, you will create a welcoming shopping experience for ReStore customers while helping receive, organize, price, and display donated merchandise. From assisting customers and processing sales to unloading donations and maintaining an organized warehouse, your work will help keep the ReStore operating safely and efficiently.

This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active, working with a team, helping customers, and contributing to a mission-driven organization

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide friendly, responsive customer service and assist customers with merchandise, purchases, and general questions.
• Support sales activities and help create a positive shopping experience.
• Inspect, price, label, stock, and display merchandise in an organized and visually appealing manner.
• Assist customers and donors with safely loading and unloading merchandise.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free sales-floor, warehouse, donation, and loading areas.
• Operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment after completing required training and certification.
• Follow all safety procedures when lifting, moving, storing, and displaying merchandise.
• Coordinate daily assignments and priorities with the Store Manager and other ReStore team members.
• Help monitor inventory and relocate merchandise as needed.
• Support store opening, closing, and general operational activities as assigned.
• Perform other related duties based on business needs.

SUMMARY OF JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year of customer service, retail, warehouse, or related experience preferred.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team oriented environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to take initiative.
• Previous forklift experience or certification is a plus but is not required; training will be provided.
• Ability to work a flexible full time schedule, generally between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• Must successfully complete all applicable pre employment requirements, including a drug screening, background check, and physical examination that includes a 75-pound lifting assessment.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Frequently it is required to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs. alone, team lift 100 lbs.
• Frequent movement around the office/warehouse/ReStore may be necessary.
• Regular work with computers, including keyboards, mouses, and screens.
• Working conditions consist of high temperature-controlled workspaces.
• Noise levels are moderate to loud depending on the work area.

While performing the duties of a Warehouse Sales Associate, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle and/or feel objects, handle tools and/or controls, and talk to and/or hear. Please note that this Job Listing is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

BENEFITS: WE TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES

Habitat La jobs come with great benefits including but not limited to

• Healthcare (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Critical Illness and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance for all employees.
• Very generous 401(K) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Vacation.
• Sick Leave Available.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Bereavement, Jury Duty, and Voting hours available.
• Employee discounts on items sold in our ReStores.
• Exclusive discounts to amusement parks, entertainment & more.
• Maternity and Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance, Mental Health, and Counseling Sessions.
• We often promote from within our organization.
• Pet Insurance.
• Free employee parking.

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: $20.00 - $21.75

This position is being offered at $20.00/hr.

From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check us out at:www.habitatla.org to learn more about our organization and the great work we do!