Loading Dock Associate bei Atlanta Habitat for Humanity

Description

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity transforms communities by acting as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization through education, innovative development, partnerships, and long-term relationships with families. 

The ReStore is Atlanta Habitat’s home improvement outlet, open to the public. The ReStore generates revenue through the sale of donated and reclaimed building materials and supplies. All proceeds support Atlanta Habitat’s mission. The ReStore Loading Dock Associate supports the ReStore team by assisting truck drivers, loading and unloading donation trucks, stocking merchandise, and providing excellent service to donors and customers.

The ReStore Loading Dock Associate is responsible for:

• Assisting on the ReStore trucks by helping drivers load and unload donations
• Assisting the Sales staff with moving merchandise from the dock and storage areas onto the sales floor
• Assisting customers on the loading dock by loading purchased merchandise and taking donations
• Assisting with keeping the processing area organized and with processing incoming donations
• with processing donated merchandise
• Operating all equipment safely and assist with keeping equipment in service and stored correctly
• Providing outstanding customer service to donors and customers

Job Conditions:

• The position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Regular workdays for this position are Tuesdays through Saturdays. Some flexibility in schedule is required. 
• This position is classified as non-exempt. 
• The ReStore Loading Dock Associate reports to the ReStore Assistant Operations Manager and is a member of the organization’s ReStore Department.
• This position is subject to a criminal and credit background check and drug and alcohol testing. 
• The ReStore Loading Dock Associate is expected to use discretion and independent judgment in carrying out his/her responsibilities and to represent the organization in a professional, knowledgeable and collegial manner at all times.
• Other conditions and benefits are explained in the Staff Policy Manual.

Requirements

Education/Professional Credentials

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Minimum one year of experience working with moving and loading dock equipment. Forklift experience preferred.  
• Retail experience with construction or building materials/hardware preferred.

Skills

• Good customer service skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, perform heavy manual tasks, and be capable of performing outside duties under all weather conditions.
• Able to safely operate moving equipment, including pallet jack and forklift.
• Able to interact with a variety of customers, donors, volunteers, and staff.
• Able to respond to emergency situations calmly and effectively.

Apply through the link in this posting. Please no walk-ins, phone calls or faxes. Only candidates meeting all position requirements will be considered. More information about Atlanta Habitat for Humanity may be found on our website www.atlantahabitat.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Atlanta Habitat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Atlanta Habitat is located in the Reynoldstown neighborhood in Atlanta, near MARTA bus and rail lines.

Atlanta Habitat is a Drug-Free Workplace. This position is subject to a criminal background and credit check, periodic DMV checks for driving record and valid driver’s license, and drug and alcohol testing. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of all checks and testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Atlanta Habitat is dedicated to a policy of equal opportunity. We will give fair and equal treatment to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Atlanta Habitat to prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, religion, sex, disability, familial status, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, past or present military status, receipt of public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law.  This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including compensation, recruitment, training, working conditions and opportunities for advancement.