Warehouse Assistant

Description

Outreach is a Christian community service organization providing counseling, case management, youth development, older adult service, and community development. For 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in DuPage County, IL, and we are seeking to hire a diverse staff of highly competent professional employees to pursue Outreach's mission to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be.
 

Outreach is hiring a 30-35 hour/week Warehouse Assistant at Jubilee Furniture Carol Stream and Lombard to organize and move furniture.  

Benefits & Compensation: 

• $20-$23/hour - based on experience.  
• Paid vacation, agency holidays, sick days, IL Paid Leave, and wellness days. 
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance. 
• 403(b) retirement plan. 
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount, and a Referral Program. 
• A Mission-driven environment that fosters personal and professional development.
   

Responsibilities: 

• The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for moving furniture in the warehouse and onto and off the sales floor.  
• The Warehouse Assistant will assist with donation pickup and delivery. 
• The Warehouse Assistant will have the opportunity to mentor, coach, and direct students from Outreach’s job training program, the Employment Opportunity Center.  
• The Warehouse Assistant will assist the Warehouse Manager with general warehouse activities, including but not limited to janitorial activities such as cleaning restrooms, lunchroom, store floors, warehouse floors, etc.; yard maintenance activities such as garbage pickup, snow shoveling, gardening, watering, etc. Furniture assembly activities – tables, bedframes, furniture received in flat boxes etc. 
• The Warehouse Assistant will serve as a backup driver. 
• The work schedule is Monday, 8am-4pm, Wednesday, 12pm-8pm, Friday, 12pm-8pm, Saturday, 9am-5pm, and an ability to work at both resale furniture store locations.  

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma required. 
• Class C driving license preferred.  
• 2 to 3 years of warehouse experience. 
• 2 to 3 years of customer service.  
• Previous furniture moving experience. 
• Previous small truck driving experience. 
• Strong customer service skills and communication skills with professional presentation. 
• Ability to lift and move large-sized furniture independently (up to 60 lbs).  
  Additional physical requirements of the position include bending and kneeling to facilitate the movement of furniture. Walking, standing, and lifting for long periods of time. 
• Basic computer and software skills.  
• Valid IL driver’s license, auto insurance, and good driving record are required. 
• A commitment to Outreach's Statement of Mission & Faith.