Store Pickup Driver

Description

The Habitat Store is currently seeking a full-time Store Pickup Driver to assist with donation pick-ups and provide exceptional retail support. Applicants must hold a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record. Three to five years of prior customer service experience is preferred.

Please send resume AND cover letter to hiring@cvillehabitat.org.  Applications will be accepted and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.  No calls please!  HFHGC is an EOE. Women, minorities and protected individuals such as those covered by Section 3 are encouraged to apply. This organization is required to collect certain information from each job applicant. This information does not affect our hiring decisions and is kept separate from all application materials we receive. Please assist us by completing the form located here and submitting it with any required documents. Once we receive the completed form, it will be forwarded to our Human Resources department for recording and storage in a separate file.

Job Duties

• As needed, contact donors to confirm scheduled pick-ups or alert them of delays
• Complete daily vehicle inspections and adhere to all truck safety guidelines
• Provide donation receipts to each donor
• Screen donations for acceptability and load safely, professionally and efficiently
• Effectively supervise volunteers as needed
• Exhibit a positive attitude and spirit of cooperation with fellow workers, volunteers, donors and customers
• Communicate proactively with Logistics Coordinator to ensure high quality donor experience
• Keep truck clean and in good repair
• Oversee truck maintenance and repair in cooperation with Operations Manager
• Ensure truck has preventative maintenance appointment with Abbott Trucking every 5000 miles
• Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager
• Provide friendly, professional and personalized customer service on sales floor to drive sales and ensure optimal customer/donor experience
• Be knowledgeable about Habitat’s mission and convey it effectively to customers, donors, and volunteers
• Adhere to all Store policies and procedures
• Adhere to safety procedures and ensure safe environment for customers, donors, staff, and volunteers
• Assist with loading and unloading
• Assist Warehouse Coordinator with placement of donations on the sales floor or in warehouse
• Assist Warehouse Coordinator with cleaning and organizing of warehouse

Skills Required

• One year experience driving a box truck or comparable vehicle
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• 3 to 5 years of prior customer service experience is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, plan, organize, and implement multiple projects and meet deadlines with high quality work
• Professional demeanor and attitude at all times befitting a public representative of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville
• Ability to work well with volunteers and supervise them effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, “can do” personality
• Professional appearance at all times befitting the public face of Habitat
• Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends
• Sensitivity to the needs of people from multiple cultures and backgrounds
• Commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission of service to others
• Ability to lift 75-100 lbs. consistently and be on feet for long periods of time in extreme temperatures

Work Schedule

Full-time, Tuesday-Saturday