Dock Worker

Key Responsibilities

• Greet donors at the dock with a friendly, professional attitude and thank them for their support
• Safely lift, carry, and load/unload furniture, appliances, and other donated items from vehicles and trucks
• Inspect donations for quality and safety, and politely decline items that don't meet ReStore guidelines
• Sort and stage incoming donations for pricing and placement on the sales floor
• Operate hand trucks, dollies, and pallet jacks to move heavy or bulky items
• Keep the donation dock, loading area, and storage space clean, organized, and free of hazards
• Assist with loading purchased items into customers' vehicles as needed
• Support pickup crews with loading and unloading the donation truck when scheduled
• Follow all safety procedures for lifting, equipment use, and hazardous material handling
• Perform other duties as assigned by the ReStore Manager

Qualifications

• Valid TN driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Able to work in the elements, including hot and cold weather and rain
• Able to lift 50 lbs and use a hand truck to move appliances and furniture
• Must pass a clean background check
• Must pass a drug test
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a small team
• Strong customer service instincts; enjoys interacting with donors and shoppers
• Prior experience with warehouse, moving, delivery, or retail stockroom work is a plus, but not required

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BCHfH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.