Habitat for Humanity Lake County: WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE (P/T & FT VOLUNTEER POSITIONS)

About this Opportunity

General Job Description

Volunteer is responsible for the expedient and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the warehouse area. General warehouse duties occur within the assigned area of warehouse operations, but position supports all areas of the ReStore as needed.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Process all incoming donations as they come off the truck. Sort donations into eight (8) general categories: furniture, cabinets, lighting, electric, flooring, plumbing, appliances, tools/hardware and transport to specified locations on retail floor. Receive donations and provide receipts as they are dropped off at the warehouse and maintain a professional and courteous attitude to all donors.  Assist with unloading trucks and putting the donations in the proper areas in the warehouse. Clean, maintain, and restock work area daily. Assist the driver with daily pickups at times.

Qualifications for the position

Volunteer must be able to assist a minimum of 4 hours 2 days a week with the ability to assist 8 hours a day.

Hours will vary (mixture of days, evenings until 5:00 PM & weekend availability a plus).

Key competencies

• PHYSICAL EFFORT/DEXTERITY (The performance of the job requires frequently standing for long periods of time, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling, lifting and kneeling)
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Multi-tasking Skills
• Communication Skills
• Customer Service Skills

About Habitat for Humanity Lake County

Habitat for Humanity Lake County (HFHLC) is a Christian housing ministry which welcomes all people dedicated to building decent, affordable housing for families in need, while empowering families to help themselves.