Warehouse and Online Store Associate Job at Habitat for Humanity Portland Region
Position:
Warehouse and Online Store Associate
Department: ReStore
Reports to: Warehouse and Online Store Administrator
Status: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Level: A
Compensation: $17.00 per hour to $20.21 per hour; See Starting Salary Expectations section below.
Closing Date:
About Us:
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region revitalizes neighborhoods, builds affordable and sustainable homes, and empowers families through successful homeownership. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global home building movement and top private home builder in the country. By providing affordable housing, home repairs, skilled construction training, financial education, and volunteer opportunities, the organization has transformed millions of lives, helped stabilize communities and fostered economic vitality in the region. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and that starts with a stable and healthy place to call home.
We are intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envision a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. We engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our
Equity Statement and
Cultural
Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward.
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region operates out of two offices (Hillsboro and NE Portland), three brick and mortar stores (Beaverton, Gresham and Portland), one warehouse (NE Portland), and construction sites in east and west Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego. Please visit our website and social media pages to learn more.
Note to Candidates:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We recognize that requirements for educational and experience minimums create unnecessary barriers for under-served populations in pursuing employment opportunities in which they may be successful. In considering this alongside our Equity practices, we have removed educational and experience minimum requirements in order to focus on candidates’ abilities to excel based on the responsibilities of the position. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
Position Overview:
The ReStore Warehouse/Online Sales Associate will support the Warehouse and Online Store Administrator in tasks associated with the online store and warehouse organization. A key goal for this position is to support the acceleration of online store sales growth by completing tasks that increase the volume of inventory for purchase online. This is a vital role positively influencing the ReStore bottom line.
Primary tasks for this position will include preparing product for sale online and customer service related to sales and pick up coordination. Auxiliary tasks related to this role will include product stocking, inventory counting, general warehouse upkeep, and supporting volunteers.
Responsibilities:
Online Sales Coordination
- Prepare products for sale received from vendors and our donation pick-up team.
- Learn best practices for photographing items and post items for sale to the online platform within 48 hours of arrival.
- Develop a mentality to “comp-shop” online to find competitive pricing and fairly price items that arrive for sale.
- Process purchased items and stage for curbside pickup.
- Support volunteers through engagement and clear direction during their shifts
- In collaboration with the Warehouse and Online Sales Administrator, mark down items that have not sold in a pre-determined time frame
General Warehouse Responsibilities
- Assist with warehouse inventory stocking when product is received from direct vendors.
- Assemble and prepare new in box furniture to be posted to the online store.
- Assist in keeping the warehouse Clean and organized, including disposing of trash, recycling and maintaining a safe and efficient workspace.
- Engage in appropriate communication channels to stay informed when the Warehouse and Online Store Administrator is out of office
- Additional duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- Ability to adapt and be flexible in an effort to learn in an evolving business environment
- Ability to provide excellent customer service, including resolving customer concerns
- Ability to communicate in an effective manner
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; effective with diverse audiences
- Proficient with computer programs, including MS Word and Excel
- Ability to work with independently when necessary
- Forklift experience preferred but not required. Forklift training will occur within three months of hire.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- 1-year minimum relevant work experience in a retail or warehouse environment
- Aptitude for independently following written instruction booklets for product assembly
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 with mechanical assistance and/or a team lift
Schedule
- 40 hours per week, Tues-Sat
- Schedule may adjust depending on the needs of the business; scheduling flexibility required
Starting Salary Expectations:
Minimum $17.00 per hour to wage range midpoint of $20.21 per hour. Placement will generally not exceed the midpoint based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full wage range is $17.00 per hour to $23.80 per hour.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescription)
- Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)
- Dental insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short-term & long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- And more!
How to Apply:
Submit the following materials at: https://bit.ly/HABCAREERS
- Cover letter addressing how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you for this position.
- Resume
- Three professional references
Employment is contingent on passing a background check.
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region hires a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region 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, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Note:
This job description is intended as a guideline only and does not limit in any way the duties or responsibilities of any employee. Nothing herein shall be construed as a contract of employment, expressed or implied. All employment is terminable at will, with or without cause.
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