Overview

Job Summary:
The ReStore Associate is responsible for assisting the Store Director, Managers, and other employees in the daily operations of the retail store. Under general supervision, ReStore Associates work in a retail/warehouse environment loading and unloading items from vehicles, providing outstanding customer service, receiving and pricing items for sale, operating a cash register, organizing and cleaning the store, and training and supervising individual and group volunteers from diverse backgrounds and age groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
1. Work with others to organize and maintain store safety and cleanliness.
2. Assist with the unloading of merchandise from vehicles. Assist with the carrying large sold items and loading into customer’s vehicle.
3. Personally provide customers and donors with courteous and prompt service at all times. Identify and respond actively and with sensitivity to the needs of all customers. Relay any customer concern (with regard to service, pricing, and/or quality of merchandise) to Store Manager or Director.
4. Accurately price merchandise for sale in the ReStore. Interpret and apply pricing procedures and accurately price items. Research prices on the Internet for new and unique items and provide information to ReStore management to price merchandise.
5. Maintain a working knowledge of existing and new products in the store, including location and pricing.
6. Maintain an awareness of current advertisements and promotions.
7. Accurately and efficiently operate cash register, including charging customers the correct price for merchandise and following cash register transaction and closing procedures. ReStore Associates must maintain a high level of awareness and accuracy when handling bankable tenders. Safeguard confidential information, cash and credit card information, and merchandise.
8. Interpret and follow policies and procedures for Habitat for Humanity MidOhio and the ReStore.
9. Coordinate and cooperate with other volunteers, staff, and community service people making the experience pleasant and meaningful.
10. Demonstrate a commitment to the quality improvement process and the philosophy of continuous improvement in the ReStore.
11. Participate as a team player in all phases of the ReStore.
12. Operate a Habitat for Humanity MidOhio vehicle to assist with pick and delivery of items.
13. Perform other duties and tasks as needed.

Job Requirements:
 High School Diploma or equivalent.
 Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
 Must be able to stand continuously, and squat, bend, and climb in/out of truck frequently.
 Must be able to work in varying weather conditions (such as, heat, cold, rain, snow).
 Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measures.
 Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.
 Understand and respond appropriately to basic customer and employee inquiries.
 Read, write and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions.
 Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
 Ability to perceive the nature of sounds and receive detailed information through oral communication at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
 Flexibility on work schedule, to include working weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
 Must be able to work at the Westerville Rd, Wilson Rd., or Bethel Rd. stores, as needed.
 Valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record.
 Previous work experience, retail and/or construction/home improvement materials experience a plus.

About Habitat for Humanity MidOhio

Habitat for Humanity MidOhio’s mission is focused on bringing people together to inspire hope, build homes, empower families and develop communities.

Since 1987 Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio has served more than 700 families throughout Franklin, Licking and Madison counties. We work in partnership with low-income families to build new homes, rehab vacant houses and repair existing homes. Habitat empowers and provides the tools necessary for low-income families to achieve or save the dream of affordable homeownership. In addition to repaying a 0%-interest mortgage, partner families invest a modest down payment and 200-250 hours of sweat equity (construction labor, participating in homeownership classes, financial education training and home maintenance workshops designed to prepare the family for the responsibilities of homeownership). To further keep the homes affordable, thousands of volunteers provide the labor to construct the homes and all homes are built with energy efficient construction and sustainable building practices. Habitat is more than just a homebuilder. We are helping to break the cycle of poverty by empowering low-income working families to move beyond their situation and provide a better life for their children. Habitat is also working to stabilize and revitalize communities by redeveloping properties in neighborhoods with high rates of home foreclosures and vacancies.

Supporting our affiliate is Habitat’s ReStore, a unique resale store that sells donated building materials and home improvement products to the general public. Income generated from Habitat’s three ReStores provides an important source of funding for our mission. The ReStore has been in operation for the past 25 years and has diverted nearly 36,000 tons of useable materials from the landfill! We offer a generous benefit package, paid vacation, five day work week and competitive pay! Working at the ReStore not only offers great benefits, it also helps keep useable materials from being left in the landfill and helps support Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio’s mission to provide affordable housing to those in need. Feel great about coming to work every day knowing you are helping the community!

We offer a generous benefit package which includes competitive pay, paid vacation, a five day work week, company paid HRA and Short Term/Long Term disability! Help support Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio’s mission to provide affordable housing to those in need AND feel great about coming to work every day knowing you are helping the community!