Product Handler

**Job Title**: Product Handler
**Reports to**: Warehouse Manager, Procurement
**Department**: Procurement
**Terms of Employment**: Full-Time, Permanent
**Salary Range**: $41,000 to $45,000 annually
**Location**: Central Distribution Centre (101 Alexdon Road North York, ON M3J 2B5)
Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families.
In support of our homebuilding activity, we operate a network of social enterprise home improvement stores called Habitat ReStore. Our ReStore locations across the GTA procure and sell new and used donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials. Proceeds from sales help cover the cost to build homes, and the items we collect and sell extends the value of household items eliminating unnecessary waste.
Why Join Us?
- A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community
- Habitat for Humanity days and personal days
- Flexible work hours
- Generous Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Corporate gym membership and an Employee Wellness Plan
- RRSP matching eligibility
- Volunteer opportunities to support our Habitat for Humanity Builds
- Growth and development opportunities
- Great entry-level opportunity for new graduates, or experienced customer service professionals
- The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity

Job Purpose
As a Product Handler, you will be responsible for receiving, sorting, product preparation and pricing of drop off donations, individual donations coming back on trucks, and clothing. All drop off and individual donations will need to be valued and closed in Sales Force (our donation record software) with accuracy for the purpose of donor receipting. Working with the CDC and Ecomm team you will play a vital role in the preparation of products to be shipped to our retail stores.
Job Duties
- Organize and sort incoming inventory, ensuring accurate product counts specifically drop off donations, individual donations coming off trucks and clothing coming into the CDC
- Build, assemble, clean, price and prep products for Ecommerce and distribution.
- Research the retail value of all items to determine pricing as per pricing guidelines.
- Ensure drop off donations are entered, valued and closed accurately for the purpose of donor receipts.
- Maintain an organized and efficient storage and prep area to allow for the flow through of product daily.
- Learn, understand, and participate in the Health and Safety Program
- Uphold all Habitat for Humanity GTA policies and procedures.
- Act as an ambassador for Habitat for Humanity GTA
- Perform additional job-related duties as required.

Summary of Skills & Qualifications
- Self-motivated, responsible, and eager to learn.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience using web-based platforms (Outlook, Word and Excel, Sales Force, Shopify, Google)
- Ability to use lifting equipment such as two-wheel dollies, pump trucks etc
- Ability to lift 50lbs.
- Must be able to commute to the Central Distribution Centre

Your Application
Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.