Position: ReStore Associate
Classification: Non-Exempt
Status: Part Time (20-25 Hours per week)
Supervisor: ReStore Manager
Salary: $17-18/hour
Date last Update: 1-14-2025
Applications: To apply for this position, please email a resume and cover letter via craigslist email relay. Emails without this information will not be considered. We do not accept walk-in inquiries for this position.
Organization Summary
Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a discount home improvement, furniture, and household goods store operated by Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County. The ReStore inventory is comprised of mostly donated goods. The store is run by staff and volunteers. 100% of the profits from the sale of goods supports affordable housing construction in Bergen County.
Position Description
The Associate/Driver helper is responsible for assisting the Store Manager with the day-to-day operations of the ReStore sales floor. The position also works on the ReStore trucks as needed. The working hours for the position are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm (occasional Mondays as needed). The Associate will be scheduled for 20-30 hours per week during those hours. The position will work closely with volunteers and other staff to ensure that customers and donors have a great experience.
Operational Responsibilities
Sales Floor
Research and price new items using web searches and general knowledge of the ReStore customer market.
Ensure that all items are cleaned and repaired before they are sold on the floor.
Load furniture and other large item purchases into customer vehicles.
Identify high value goods that can be sold online or through other alternative sales methods.
Ring up customer purchases using a computerized POS system.
Organize the sales floor and warehouse to create a presentable appearance for customers.
Adhere to all ReStore, OSHA, and HFHI safety standards while working in the store.
Identify goods that need to be marked down or discarded to increase inventory turnover.
Clean the facility as needed.
Create a positive customer service atmosphere
Volunteers
Create a welcoming and rewarding work environment for all volunteers.
Assign tasks and responsibilities to volunteers to help run the store more efficiently.
Assist the Store Manager with the training and orientation program for all new volunteers.
Donations
Serve as a backup driver or rider on the ReStore donation truck when help is needed.
Load and unload donations from trucks.
Unload donations from donor vehicles and screen the items for salability based on store guidelines.
Ensure that volunteers are adhering to donation guidelines when helping donors at the loading dock.
Other duties as assigned by the ReStore Manager.
Qualifications
HS Diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license with access to personal transportation
Ability to pass a DOT medical physical
Ability to lift at least 50lbs on a regular basis.
Ability to sit, kneel, bend, climb ladders, and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to pass a lifting demonstration and technical skills test
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
Ability to operate a computerized Point of sale system
Excellent online search and research skills to price new inventory.
Excellent customer service skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates primarily in a retail/warehouse environment and can require operating equipment such as a forklift, power tools, hand tools, ladders, price guns, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment. Occasionally works in outside conditions that can include heat, humidity, and high noise levels.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be on their feet for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and carry, as well as pulling and reaching to obtain stock and/or acquire merchandise for sale. Position requires the ability to frequently lift products/supplies, up to 50 lbs.
Applications: To apply for this position, please email a resume and cover letter via craigslist email relay. Emails without this information will not be considered. We do not accept walk-in inquiries for this position.