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POSITION : Inventory Associate – Hand Me Up Shop
REPORTS TO: Operations Supervisor
COMPENSATION: $18 hourly / Full-time

RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Inventory Associate for the Interfaith Hand Me Up Shop resale store, you will receive and pick up donations, work with volunteers and staff in the workroom and on the sales floor, and ensure inventory is moved safely. Heavy lifting, including donations, boxes, bins, and furniture, is a daily and essential part of this role. You will also make quick decisions regarding donation intake, maintain workroom organization, and drive a 15-foot box truck to assist with pickups.

Interfaith of The Woodlands is dedicated to building a more loving and caring community through service. The work you will do at the Hand Me Up Shop helps fund and sustain Interfaith’s programs and services in The Woodlands and the surrounding area. In support of this mission, employees also participate in disaster recovery efforts as needed, such as assisting with emergency response operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES
• Provide excellent customer service to customers, clients, and donors.
• Maintain high standards in processing donations, keeping the workroom, sales floor, and exterior of the building clean, organized, and well-maintained daily.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative workroom environment, guiding volunteers to reach their potential while promoting productivity, efficiency, and a safe, positive atmosphere.
• Follow daily plans and directives from management and staff to prepare goods for sales floor replenishment.
• Operate power tools, including sanders, drills, and skill saws, for light carpentry and furniture repair as needed.
• Move furniture safely and without causing damage.
• Assist with daily closing duties in both the back room and on the sales floor.
• Participate in Interfaith disaster recovery efforts as needed, including assisting with emergency response operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Basic knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office Suite, and comfort using POS systems and other equipment.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to understand key metrics, including sales and profitability.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and be a self-starter.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good time management skills and a strong sense of urgency.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Enjoy interacting with customers.
• Eagerness to learn.
• Must be able to drive a 15-foot box truck to assist with donation pickups.

Work Location
In person

Work Schedule
Flexible with scheduling and available to work retail hours, which may include day, weekends, and/or holidays, based on department and store/organization needs.

Travel Requirements
Frequent local travel. Must have a valid Class C Texas Driver’s License and comply with Interfaith’s Safe Driving Policy and Company Driving policy. Must pass a Motor Vehicle Record check before hire.

Physical Requirements
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 of this job.
• Physical demands: Constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, and standing. Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours. Involves stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
• Visual demands: reading and computer usage, close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Heavy lifting is an essential function of this job as moving of donations, boxes, bins and furniture, etc. are daily activities of this position at the Hand Me Up Shop. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs consistently.

Benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life + AD&D
• Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with corporate matching up to 5%; requires one (1) year of employment
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement and Jury/Court Duty Pay
• Paid holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Work with enthusiastic team members who have a passion for service!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must reside within 15 miles of 77381 zip code

Preferred
• Customer service experience
• Furniture retail and/or moving experience
• Experience working with diverse populations and in nonprofit settings