Details:
Receiver/Swamper
Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North - Campbell River, BC
$13.00 – $14.50 per hour
This is a 3 month contract at 40 hours a week that could potentially turn into permanent position.
1. Assist ReStore Driver to make pickups from and deliveries to businesses and the public. This involves screening items for usability; loading/unloading and moving material, equipment, appliances, etc. by hand and using basic material handling equipment; ensuring the security of loads and the vehicle; and maintaining a log of activities.
2. Partner with Driver to conduct pre-trip inspections, carrying out basic maintenance, and reporting serious maintenance problems and safety issues to the Manager.
3. Receive direction on the pickup priorities from the Manager and determine the most efficient schedule for pickups and deliveries partnered with ReStore Driver.
4. Distribute the items picked up and those delivered by donors themselves within the store and organize the storage yard to optimize space and display.
5. Provide customer service on pickups, deliveries and at the ReStore. Present a favourable appearance in dress and deal with donors/customers/others in a friendly, courteous manner.
6. Test appliances, electronics and tools and make minor repairs, as well assist team with cleaning and small repairs to furniture and assist customers on sales floor.
7. Train and supervise volunteers working in receiver and sales floor. Ensure that all follow safe procedures.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Knowledge of building supplies and basic vehicle maintenance is an asset but not mandatory.
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility to adjust to changes in schedule
- Physical ability to move large appliances and heavy materials
- demonstrates work safe environment
- Communication skills to lead volunteers
- A pleasant disposition to favourably represent the ReStore
- Valid B.C. driver’s license with a clean driving record
- First aid certificate or willingness to complete within 3 months
- WHMIS course or willingness to complete within 3 months
- Valid class 5 drivers licence. Drivers abstract needed
- Criminal record check
- Retail/cash experience would be beneficial but not mandatory
- First aid
- Customer service skills
- Tteam worker and self driven
- Lift up to 50lbs