Seasonal Donation Warehouse Associate

$15.30/HR Part-Time, Hourly / Non-Exempt, Tuesday – Sunday

Milwaukee Habitat ReStore is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that sells new as well as gently used furniture, appliances, building supplies, and more to raise funds for Milwaukee Habitat. We're looking to add Seasonal Part-Time Donation Associates to work in our donation warehouse, unloading and loading donations. This is a seasonal position from May to August, with the potential for permanent year-round employment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet donors and take in donations at the Donation Center.
• Load/Unload shipment trucks
• Sorting and Pricing Donations
• Arranging Donations (furniture, appliances, building supplies) in the correct departments and merchandising them attractively.
• Assist customers with carrying out their purchases.
• Work side by side with Volunteers in a team environment

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong verbal communication skills to allow for proper interaction with customers
• Ability to frequently and safely lift and maneuver furniture, appliances, and building material weighing up to 50 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Positive attitude, energetic, and committed to being at work for scheduled shifts.
• Able to adapt quickly to rapid changes and unexpected shifts in priorities.
• Takes initiative, pays attention to detail, and has a professional demeanor.
• Frequent use of moving equipment to move items; the majority of your day is spent standing or walking.

Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity affirms its social and legal commitment to promote an atmosphere and environment that recognizes the principle and practice of equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, creed, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, arrest and/or conviction record, genetic testing, honest testing, marital status, pregnancy or childbirth, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during non-working hours, status with regards to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.