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Furniture Friends Warehouse Associate in Westbrook, Maine
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Warehouse Associate
Purpose: The Warehouse Associate provides support to Furniture Friends mission of acquiring and delivering furniture to people in need in the Greater Portland (ME) area.
Location: The Warehouse Associate works out of the Furniture Friends warehouse located at 15 Saunders Way in Westbrook, ME.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate delivery and pickup schedules with the Operations and Warehouse Manager.
- Pull and tag furniture for deliveries, load and unload the truck (or oversee volunteers in performing these tasks).
- Drive the truck to pick up and deliver furniture.
- Clean and store inventory and keep the warehouse clean and organized.
- Adhere to quality control measures to ensure furniture quality and safety.
- Regularly informs the Operations and Warehouse Manager of operational issues that arise during pick-ups and deliveries.
- Oversees warehouse operations as needed.
Reporting: The Warehouse Associate reports to the Operations and Warehouse Manager.
Time Commitment: Part-time (25 hours) to Full-time (40 hours) that includes 3 Saturday mornings per month.
Qualifications: Mature individual who is self-directed and can work independently. Must be 25 years of age or older, hold a valid drivers license with clean driving record, have a proven ability to drive a double-axle 16\' box truck, pleasant manner, dependable, able to lift 50 pounds, be proficient in conversational English. Must agree to a driving assessment as well as background and driving record checks.
Support: Training for this position will be provided. In addition, the Operations and Warehouse Manager will be available for questions and assistance.
Dress Code: Clean and neat casual work attire. Long pants and sturdy, steel toed footwear recommended.
Salary: \$21.00/hour plus a \$1,000 commitment bonus (received in two payments after 6 and 12 months of employment.)
Benefits: Full health insurance and generous holiday, paid vacation and sick days (prorated for part-time hours.)
A resume/job history summary and letter of interest must be sent to info@furniturefriends.org. The position will remain open until filled. Furniture Friends is an Equal Opportunity Employer.