Store Associate

Store Associate Evergreen Habitat for Humanity - 4.0 Vancouver, WA Job Details Full-time $21.63 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Lifting equipment Maintaining an organized workspace Volunteer management Phone communication Forklift Radio communication systems Schedule management Driver's License Pallet jack Material handling equipment operation Time management Retail safety procedures

Full Job Description Position:

Store Associate Reports to:

Store Manager Status:

Full-time, hourly

Summary:

At Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, we believe in a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Through volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent homes. Habitat houses are sold to families at no profit, financed with affordable loans. Together, we build thriving communities and are looking for the next passionate person to join our team! A key source of funding for our mission comes from our retail operations at the Clark County Habitat for Humanity Stores. With two locations in Clark County, these home improvement outlets accept donated new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances, lighting, and other home goods. Proceeds from these sales support Habitat homebuilding projects while also keeping tons of reusable materials out of local landfills. Evergreen Habitat is searching for a dynamic and committed professional to serve as our Store Associate at our Central Habitat Store (10811 SE 2nd Street, Vancouver, WA 98664). This position is responsible for working with the Store team of staff and volunteers to manage all aspects of the day-to-day retail operations as needed and directed by leadership. A typical shift involved loading and unloading vehicles, guiding volunteers, cashiering, and providing customer service. Store Associates are expected to perform all tasks safely, efficiently, and effectively, and to use polite and respectful communication with coworkers, volunteers, and customers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities In partnership with the

Store Manager and Store Supervisors:

Customer service excellence, including greeting and assisting customers, loading and measuring items, answering questions, and cashiering Greet donors, accept and inspect donations that meet our criteria, and decline those that do not Train volunteers to complete tasks, and support them with reviews and follow-up Clean and price donations Stock merchandise on the sales floor Clean and organize the store, including receiving areas, break rooms, rest rooms, and outdoor areas Manage opening and closing of the store Assure that staff, volunteers, customers, donors, and community partners are treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background, gender, or socioeconomic status Participate in Store events, committees, and meetings as assigned Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Competencies:

• One year customer service experience preferred
• Skill in working in a team with staff and volunteers, following the lead and direction of leadership
• Ability and desire to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Time management skills, including managing donation flow urgency and timely arrival for shifts
• Ability, or willingness to learn, to correctly and safely use tools and equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, and dolly
• Knowledge of, and desire to follow, safety requirements as well as the ability to ensure that store team members do the same
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, communication tools, such as telephone, email, and 2-way radio
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment, and learn new operations skills as program develops
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record as this position will support the Donation Pick Up program

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Any qualifying combination of education, certification, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Volunteer experience

General Work Schedule:

• The Clark County Habitat for Humanity Stores are open Tuesday - Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm. Store Associates work various schedules from 9:00am-6:30pm during these days.
• 40 hours/week

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This job operates in an open, warehouse retail environment
• This position is very active and requires consistent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
• This employee must frequently lift, move, and/or load items over 50 pounds

Salary:

$21.63 per hour Benefits include:

• Paid medical and dental insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Paid holidays and generous

PTO To Apply:

Email resume and cover letter to Store Manager, Jacquline Burrows at . A background check, including criminal records and sex offender registry, will be conducted prior to offer of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Evergreen Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, political ideology, citizenship, the presence of any sensory, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.63 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person