Job Details

Volunteers of America Michigan is an equal opportunity employer has been in existence since 1896 providing help for the homeless, food for the hungry, employment and shelter for veterans, housing for low-income seniors and a helping hand for struggling families. Our Thrift Stores play a large part in funding these services and we are growing! Right now, there are full and part-time opportunities for high energy, detail oriented, enthusiastic, motivated individuals to become a part of the teams at our Thrift stores where there is opportunity for advancement and to be a part of the solutions! If you are willing to bring your smiles, skills and expertise we want to hear from you!

Our Westland Thrift store has openings for Part Time Dock Workers who like to stay busy and enjoy doing a wide variety of tasks with a friendly, outgoing attitude.

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/Assistant 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 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 in and outside, will be subject to seasonal elements. Works closely with production staff and store management. 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 and walking. The vision requirement includes close and distant vision.