Full Time Driver and Warehouse Associate

Habitat for Humanity Niagara provides hard-working families access to affordable homeownership. A Habitat home is a “hand-up,” not a handout—requiring no down payment, offering affordable mortgages, and tailoring payments to income levels. By making safe, decent, and affordable homeownership a reality, families are empowered to break the cycle of poverty and build happier, healthier and more productive lives for themselves and the communities in which they live. Habitat for Humanity Niagara, manages a portfolio of affordable homes, empowers volunteers and homeowners, and operates a social enterprise that includes three Habitat for Humanity Niagara ReStores. 

**Job Summary**

Habitat for Humanity Niagara is seeking an energetic and responsible individual with a passion for _customer service and teamwork _to make a difference in our community as our Driver and Warehouse Associate.

The Driver and Warehouse Associate is a collaborative team member and acts as an ambassador for Habitat for Humanity Niagara. This position fully services donors by picking up donations throughout Niagara daily, that consists of merchandise suitable for resale in our ReStore.

In addition, this role supports the warehouse lead with product flow through our warehouse facility.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
- Clearly communicate with donors to coordinate pick ups and drop offs in a timely fashion
- Daily driving of a 24 ft truck
- Completion of the daily log book as per MOT guidelines
- Coordinate maintenance and servicing of vehicle
- Assist in the movement of inventory in our warehouse facility
- Assist with paperwork and product valuation
- Adhere to all applicable safety standards, internal policies/procedures and laws while operating the company truck
- Act as an ambassador for Habitat for Humanity Niagara
- Maintain professional and consistent communication when interacting with donors, customers, and staff

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Experienced driver is an asset (Will be operating a 24ft box truck)
- Standard G license or trained in commercial vehicle operation in good standing is required
- Superior customer service skills
- Flexible work schedule including the ability to work alternate Saturday shifts
- A clean driving record with a clean driving abstract
- Experience preferred in customer service-related field or warehouse work
- Self-starter, high energy, and strong independent work ethic
- Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Demonstrates ability to multi-task and is team-oriented
- Experience working in a volunteer organization with volunteers and students
- Ability to lift at least 40lbs. Ability to bend, twist, push, and pull throughout the day, for extended periods of time
- Ability to work safely in all weather conditions
- Sound judgment and critical thinking skills
- Reliable and punctual

**Assets**
- Forklift experience, training or license
- Warehouse experience
- Experience with tools and the ability to troubleshoot

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in this role through this Indeed Portal.
- We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity Niagara. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Application question(s):

- Have you operated a 24ft box truck previously?
- Is your resume up to date and clearly outlines your qualifications for the role?
- Do you have a clean driver’s abstract? If not, please explain
- Are you available to work every other Saturday?
- We have positions open in both Grimsby and Fonthill. Which is your preference?

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 2025-05-26