Objective

Primarily responsible for performance of dock operations, but completes tasks assigned in all areas of store and warehouse not covered by cashiers, production or repair personnel

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

1. Dock operations

• Unload and load trucks in a safe, efficient manner
• Inspect, clean and vacuum salable furniture and appliances
• Inspect donations to ensure compliance with store policies
• Apply prices and move onto sales floor at direction of store manager
• Assist customers with unloading donations or loading purchases into their vehicles
• Write receipts for donors and keep simple records

2. Perform general labor at the warehouse

• Shovel snow, remove ice and salt affected areas during winter months

3. Additional responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with VOA Michigan policies and procedures
• Ensure that all duties are carried out in a timely and orderly fashion so that VOA Michigan functions in the most efficient manner possible
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to load and unload trucks and move cumbersome, heavy or fragile items safely and effectively
• Ability to read simple lists and accurately write donation receipts
• Ability to maneuver and back trucks into docks and use carts, lift gates and other equipment to safely unload trucks
• Understand the conditions and rules of safe compactor usage
• Ability to become knowledgeable of store donation policies and procedures
• Use and maintain radio/telephone and/or other company equipment

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works primarily outside, will be subject to seasonal elements. Works closely with Warehouse Manager. Interacts with a diverse public. May be subjected to interruptions throughout the day. May be subject to hostile and/or emotionally upset public.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required lift and/or carry items weighing at least 50 lbs or more, as well as pulling, pushing, bending, standing, reaching, sitting, walking and driving. The vision requirement includes: close and distant vision.

VOAMI is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion for both our employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to load and unload trucks and move cumbersome, heavy or fragile items safely and effectively
• Ability to read simple lists and accurately write donation receipts
• Ability to maneuver and back trucks into docks and use carts, lift gates and other equipment to safely unload trucks
• Understand the conditions and rules of safe compactor usage
• Ability to become knowledgeable of store donation policies and procedures
• Use and maintain radio/telephone and/or other company equipment

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works primarily outside, will be subject to seasonal elements. Works closely with Warehouse Manager. Interacts with a diverse public. May be subjected to interruptions throughout the day. May be subject to hostile and/or emotionally upset public.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required lift and/or carry items weighing at least 50 lbs or more, as well as pulling, pushing, bending, standing, reaching, sitting, walking and driving. The vision requirement includes: close and distant vision.