Local Donation Pickup Driver
Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. At Habitat for Humanity of Kent & Muskegon County, we are committed to building a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Through our collaborative efforts and community engagement, we empower families and individuals to achieve strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable homeownership opportunities.
Working at HFHKC is a rewarding experience in which we work together to serve a significant purpose. We are growth-minded, innovative, mission-focused, collaborative, values-driven and focused on results. We are committed to bridge-building and inclusion, and dedicated to building a diverse community, one where we feel a sense of belonging and are valued for our contributions and the perspectives we bring.
We are currently seeking a full-time Driver to join our team. This role involves picking up and delivering donations using a company vehicle, along with loading and unloading items. The position also includes supporting the upkeep and maintenance of ReStore equipment. The ideal candidate will be the face of our mission in the community, transforming local generosity into affordable housing by safely collecting the donations that make our work possible.
Competencies:
- Learning Agility
- Collaborates
- Performs donation pick-ups, deliveries, and store transfers in a safe and timely manner while ensuring compliance with Restore Standard Operating Procedures Manual.
- Ensures that donated product is secured properly to prevent accidents and damage.
- Screens and accepts products for resale to ensure they are sellable and consistent with ReStore product acceptance standards; ensures all paperwork associated with donation pick-ups are completed properly and accurately; issues receipts for donated merchandise to customers; and transfers product to the ReStore.
- Completes daily equipment inspections and report any repairs needed.
- Completes necessary department paperwork, as needed.
- Assists team in the warehouse, maintenance, pick up schedules, and/or sales, as needed.
- Promotes the mission, vision and values of Habitat for Humanity of Kent and Muskegon County.
- Receives and maintains professional development training necessary to fulfill the minimum standards of the essential responsibilities, including annual training dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture, enhancing intercultural competencies, and promoting fairness and belonging for all individuals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Valid chauffer’s license with medical DOT card
- Good driving record
- Ability to navigate using traditional maps and GPS
- Ability to lead and direct volunteers
- Basic math skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to operate forklift and vehicles
- Ability to move 50 pounds minimum
- Ability to stand or walk most of the workday.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While carrying out the responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use their hands for tasks such as handling and feeling objects, and reach with their hands and arms. The role often involves climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as talking and hearing. The employee is required to sit 25% of the day. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly. Additionally, the position requires specific vision abilities, including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits:
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Low cost medical plans with great coverage options
- Dental and vision insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
Send your resume with cover letter to: hr@habitatkent.org. No phone calls or walk-ins please.
