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Community Warehouse Job Description

Position Title: Tualatin Pickup Driver (non-CDL)

Supervises: N/A

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 37.5 hours per week (8:30am-4:30pm)

Salary: $20.00/hr; $39,000 annual

About Community Warehouse:

Community Warehouse (CW) is a nonprofit furniture bank that redistributes donated furniture and household goods to neighbors in need. Through two locations (Portland and Tualatin) and referrals from over 200 partner agencies, the Warehouse helps families and individuals turn their empty housing into comfy homes. Clients are able to pick out essential household items that help improve their quality of life at home. We also operate two Estate Stores that sell some donated items to support our mission and engage the community in shopping for a cause.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside fun, dedicated, caring staff and volunteers for an outstanding nonprofit in the Portland area. Learn more about our mission and services in this 2-minute video! Community Warehouse has been rated one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine for the past 6 years running.

Position Summary:

The Tualatin Pickup Driver is responsible for driving a 18-foot box truck and performing furniture donation pick-ups at residences and businesses throughout the metro area. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fluid team environment and enjoys working with people from all walks of life.

 Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service to donors, clients, and caseworkers
• Responsible for driving a company-owned, 18 foot box truck
• Responsible for the safe pickup or delivery of furniture to and from Community Warehouse
• Responsible for accepting payment for pickup services and accurate recording of transactions
• Ensure all truck and road safety guidelines are followed at all times
• Responsible for general maintenance and condition of vehicle and for reporting any changes to truck condition including a weekly checklist for the maintenance of the vehicle
• Be in communication with supervisor and logistics/procurement coordinator about any issues on truck route
• May need to work in the Warehouse while not on the truck – accepting donations, moving furniture, serving clients, and/or performing daily cleaning and organizing duties
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Program Director

Physical Demands*

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Keying/typing
• Being in vehicle for longer periods of time
• Lifting between 50-75 lbs

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Preferred Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate has experience with direct service in the social service industry and excellent communication skills. You value working in an inclusive, equity-focused environment. Community Warehouse is open to a variety of qualifications through lived and learned experience.

• Must have a driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record
• Ability to lift heavy furniture items with a team member and/or proper lifting equipment
• Works well on a team
• Required to work in all weather conditions
• Present a positive, client-service, friendly demeanor and maintain a sense of humor
• Effective communication
• Effective time management and scheduling skills
• Commitment to the mission, vision and goals of Community Warehouse
• Delivery experience preferred

Benefits:

Life, health and dental insurance benefits will begin after the probationary period is over; on the first of the month following 30 days of hire date. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) begin on the date of hire.

• Employer-paid health, dental, and alternative health (massage, chiropractic, & acupuncture) premium benefits
• Employer matches up to 3% in 401k retirement account
• Life insurance
• Employer Assistance Program: access to financial and legal advice through BPA Health
• Vacations, holidays and flexible paid time off
• One month paid sabbatical at 5-year tenure (in addition to PTO)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• 10% employee discount at the Estate Stores
• A culture of self-care and life balance

COVID-19 Working Conditions:

Community Warehouse has been designated as an essential service and as such, continues to employ staff working onsite at both Warehouses. This position is expected to work onsite to adequately complete job duties, including face to face interactions with volunteers, with some flexibility to work from home as agreed upon with the supervisor. All staff are required to have up-to-date COVID vaccinations/boosters.

Instructions on Applying:

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to danit@communitywarehouse.org and write in the email subject line: Tualatin Pick Up Driver Application. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity!

Community Warehouse maintains a Non-discrimation Policy.  As an equal Opportunity employer, we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color ore religion; sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression; disability; marital status; citizenship or nation or origin; or veteran status.  We maintain this Policy of Non-Discrimation with respect to recruitment and hiring, promotion and compensation, and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.  We are dedicated to the development of a diverse workplace and, as such, we strongly encourage those who may contribute to this diversity to apply. We believe by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for personal and professional enrichment, we are better able to serve our community.

Community Warehouse Job Description

Position: Sales Associate
Reports to: Tualatin Estate Store Manager
Supervises: N/A
Status: Non-Exempt, 10-15 hrs/week; Wed-Sat
Salary: $22/hour

About Community Warehouse:
Community Warehouse (CW) is a nonprofit furniture bank that redistributes donated furniture and
household goods to neighbors in need. Through two locations (Portland and Tualatin) and referrals
from over 200 partner agencies, the Warehouse helps families and individuals turn their empty
housing into comfy homes. Families are able to pick out essential household items that help
improve their quality of life at home. We also operate two Estate Stores that sell some donated
items to support our mission and engage the community in shopping for a cause.
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside fun, dedicated, caring staff and volunteers for an
outstanding nonprofit in the Portland area. Learn more about our mission and services in this 2-
minute video! Community Warehouse has been rated one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in
Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine for the past 5+ years running.

Position Summary:
The Sales Associate is responsible for sales activities and duties at the Tualatin Estate Store, from
greeting customers and offering assistance to helping keep the store stocked with merchandise.
The ideal candidate aligns with Community Warehouse’s mission and values, has excellent
customer service, and is able to multitask in a fast-paced retail environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
● Greet customers and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales
service. Maintain a professional attitude with sincerity and enthusiasm, reflecting the store’s
commitment to our customers.
● Actively engage with customers to communicate Community Warehouse’s mission.
● Assist in point-of-sale processes, including processing payments and totaling purchases.
● Assist in identifying, cleaning/repairing, and moving merchandise from the Program
Department into the Estate Store.
● Assist in displaying merchandise and uphold visual merchandising standards as guided by
Estate Store Manager/ Enterprise Director.
● Assist Manager with online store preparations (cleaning, photoshoots, research, etc)
● Assist Manager with social media content (taking photos and writing captions).
● Work with store volunteers to ensure store policies and procedures are properly carried out.
● Work with supervisor to fill-in for staff absences in the Portland and Tualatin Estate Stores.
● Ensure organization policies and procedures are followed, including health and safety
policies.
● Participate in department meetings, check-ins, and performance evaluations as directed by
the supervisor.
● Stay current on organizational events and sales.
● Perform internal and external housekeeping duties.
● Other duties as assigned.

Key Preferred Skills & Experience:

● Previous retail experience or similar experience on a sales floor.
● Experience using social media (taking photos and writing captions).
● Strong computer skills & telephone etiquette.
● Enthusiastic, friendly, and helpful with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a sense of humor.
● Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while being attentive to customers and
remaining flexible to the needs of the organization.
● Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative independent of direct supervision.
● Interest or knowledge of vintage/antique furniture and unique or collectible items is a plus.
● Weekends required.
● Values a joyful, diverse work environment that embraces growth and change.
● Commitment to the goals and mission of Community Warehouse.

Physical Demands*
● Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
● Ability to answer phones
● Keying/typing
● This is a physically demanding position including standing, stooping, reaching overhead,
climbing ladders, moving furniture; requires some heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Benefits:
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) begin on the date of hire.
● Employer Assistance Program: access to financial and legal advice through BPA Health
● Vacations and flexible paid time off
● Holiday pay on scheduled work days
● One month paid sabbatical at 5-year tenure (in addition to PTO)
● Training and professional development opportunities
● A culture of self-care and life balance

COVID-19 Working Conditions:
This position is required to work onsite (primarily at the Tualatin Warehouse). All staff are
expected to have COVID vaccinations/boosters.

Instructions on Applying:
To apply, please email heidi@communitywarehouse.org with the subject line “TUA Sales
Associate”. Attach your resume and a response to the following question: What inspires you
to apply for this position at Community Warehouse?

Community Warehouse maintains a Non-Discrimination Policy. As an equal opportunity employer,
we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or religion; sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or expression; disability; marital status; citizenship or nation of origin; or veteran status. We
maintain this policy with respect to recruitment and hiring, promotion and compensation, and other
terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We are dedicated to the development of a diverse
workplace and, as such, we strongly encourage those who contribute to this diversity to apply.