Two Positions Available at The ReBuilding Center! (N Mississippi Ave)

Join Our Team as a Salvage Material Handler! Are you passionate about environmental justice and sustainability? Do you enjoy hands-on work and helping others? If so, we invite you to apply for the Salvage Material Handler position at The ReBuilding Center Two positions available, apply online at https://www.rebuildingcenter.org/career-blog/salvage-material-handler Job Summary: This job is ideal for individuals who thrive in an active, physical work environment and are motivated by a passion for sustainability. However, it's important to be aware of the physical demands and environmental conditions that come with the position, including exposure to mold, dust, construction chemicals and outdoor elements. Physical Work Environment: *Frequent handling of heavy, bulky items, including bathtubs, sinks, and doors, often covered in dust or dirt. *Work in varying weather conditions in an open air environment akin to working outdoors. *Colder in the winter and warmer temperatures in summer, due to the concrete floors and steel beams. *Low potential for exposure to lead, asbestos, and other hazardous materials. *The ideal candidate will be adaptable, physically resilient, and able to maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude in challenging conditions. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Store Operations: ○ Ensure the store is clean, organized, and safe for both staff and customers. ○ Safely unload donated materials from vehicles. ○ Move materials to permanent homes within the store using equipment such as hand trucks, furniture dollies, carts and pallet jacks. ○ Accurately price and stock materials in all store areas (lumberyard, appliances, doors, cabinets, etc.) ○ Assist with merchandising and ensuring the store is well-stocked. 2. Customer Service: ○ Provide excellent service by phone and in-person to volunteers, donors, customers, and other visitors. ○ Maintain a safe, welcoming, and accessible space for all. ○ Offer information, inspiration, and alternative solutions to customer needs. 3. Teamwork: ○ Arrive on time, enthusiastic, and ready to work. ○ Foster positive relationships with co-workers, volunteers, and customers. ○ Maintain clear and respectful communication with those around you. 4. Safety: ○ Conduct daily store walk-throughs to ensure safety protocols are followed. ○ Follow all safety rules and regulations, ensuring both staff and the public remain safe during material loading/unloading and forklift operations. ○ Help identify and address any hazards to maintain a safe working environment. Required Qualifications and Skills: ● Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 75 lbs safely throughout the workday, using ergonomically correct methods. ● Comfortable performing repetitive tasks, including bending, lifting, and stacking. ● Experience working on concrete floors in varied weather conditions. ● At least 1 year of experience in a lumberyard or warehouse setting. ● Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to resolve conflicts effectively. ● Enjoys working with diverse groups of people and providing positive customer interactions. ● Ability to work with steel-toed or safety shoes from the first day. ● Self-motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic, with a “can-do” attitude. ● A commitment to ReBuilding Center’s core values: Sustainability, Inclusion, Scrappiness, Fun, Compassion, and Respect. Compensation and Benefits: ● Starting Pay Rate: $19/hour, with an additional $1/hour bilingual pay differential available. ● Health Benefits: 100% employer-paid Kaiser medical coverage for employees, with 40% coverage for spouses and dependent children (Silver or Bronze plans). Gold buy-up plan available at additional cost. ● Dental and Vision: 100% employer-paid dental coverage for employees, and 50% for spouses and dependent children. Vision benefit included. ● Other Benefits: ○ Flexible Spending, Health Savings, and Dependent Care Accounts available. ○ 5 weeks paid time off and 7 paid holidays annually. ○ Employer-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance. ○ 401(k) with pre- and post-tax options. ○ Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ○ 20% discount at the ReBuilding Center store. ○ Free RBC Education Class attendance (material fees may apply).