Warehouse Personnel/Driver

Position: Warehouse Personnel/Driver

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Objective: Efficiently and safely move community donations and goods between LISTEN Thrift Stores. Process recycling, scrap metal, and trash as appropriate. Assist in building and maintaining a positive work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Inventory Management

Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, deliver products and inventory to stores as needed. Efficiently move processed store donations among sorting, storage, and sales areas. Follow standard guidelines to ensure the security of LISTEN's inventory. Assist with waste stream management by effectively processing recycling, scrap metal, and trash.

Trucking and Equipment Operation

Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager, arrange for the pick-up and delivery of large donations. Safely and responsibly operate all LISTEN vehicles and warehouse equipment. Inform Warehouse Manager of any maintenance needs.

Donor and Community Relations

Display courteous and professional behavior toward donors, volunteers, and staff. Thank donors and provide tax receipts upon request. Provide clear and consistent information to the public about donating to LISTEN. When necessary, decline donations courteously.

Other

Attend staff meetings. Assist Warehouse Manager with site maintenance tasks to offer safe buildings for clients, customers, and staff. Perform other duties at the discretion of the Warehouse Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Customer service skills.
• Responsible, respectful approach to the job and the team.
• Valid Driver's License and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass a D.O.T. physical and obtain an OPR license.
• Valid Forklift certification or ability to become certified through the company.
• Willingness to provide information for background check processing (results will be reviewed on case-by-case basis).
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience: Previous experience working in warehouse operations and/or professional driving experience is preferred.

Cognitive Skills: Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers and donors. The employee is frequently required to use written communication and is occasionally required to use math skills. Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to be on their feet, walking and standing. The employee is frequently required to reach, handle (hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hand or hands), finger (picking, pinching, fine manipulation). The employee is frequently required to bend, squat, climb stairs, push, and pull. The employee is occasionally required to crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, twist, stretch and sit. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move between 50-75lbs and minimally required to lift and/or move between 75-100+lbs.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be continuously exposed to noise and will occasionally be exposed to fumes, dust, and debris. The employee will also experience various seasonal temperatures while working in a warehouse environment with some, but not total, environmental control.

LISTEN Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment opportunities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact (603) 448-4553.