William Temple House Donations Processor & Driver
Mission / Organization / Department:
William Temple House Thrift Store is a nonprofit thrift store located in Northwest Portland. Proceeds from the store directly support essential community services including a healthy food pantry and affordable mental health counseling.
The Donations Processor / Driver plays a key role in our daily operations and donor experience. This is a hands-on physically active position that combines donation processing in-store support and driving our box truck for furniture pickups throughout the Portland metro area.
This role is often one of the first points of contact donors have with William Temple House and represents our mission through professionalism care and respect.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive sort and organize donated goods in the receiving area
- Price donated items and prepare merchandise for the sales floor
- Put priced items out for sale and help maintain an organized store environment
- Schedule donation pickup requests and communicate clearly with donors
- Drive a donation box truck for furniture pickups and related errands (CDL not required)
- Safely load transport and unload donated furniture and goods (team-based pickups)
- Issue donation receipts and collect pickup fees when applicable
- Assist with in-store operations such as stocking cashiering and loading purchases
- Support agency-related pickups and deliveries as assigned
Position Requirements:
Qualifications and Skills(Equivalencies will also be considered)
- Valid Oregon Drivers License with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift carry push and pull heavy items (50100 lbs with team assistance)
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced public-facing environment
- Reliability attention to safety and a positive team-oriented attitude
Preferred But Not Required.
- Experience in retail donation processing delivery warehouse or moving work
- Experience driving box trucks or larger vehicles
- Familiarity with the Portland metro area and use of GPS navigation
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This role involves frequent standing walking lifting bending and driving. Work takes place in a busy thrift store donation receiving areas delivery trucks outdoor environments and donor homes. Exposure to dust allergens varying weather conditions and physical activity is expected. Safety training and proper lifting instruction are provided.
Benefits
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- 20% employee discount at the Thrift Store
Equal Opportunity Employer
William Temple House is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity inclusion and accordance with Oregon state law and City of Portland requirements we post pay ranges for this position and do not consider prior wage history in hiring decisions.
Required Experience:
IC
William Temple House Donations Processor & DriverMission / Organization / Department:William Temple House Thrift Store is a nonprofit thrift store located in Northwest Portland. Proceeds from the store directly support essential community services including a healthy food pantry and affordable menta...
William Temple House Donations Processor & Driver
Mission / Organization / Department:
William Temple House Thrift Store is a nonprofit thrift store located in Northwest Portland. Proceeds from the store directly support essential community services including a healthy food pantry and affordable mental health counseling.
The Donations Processor / Driver plays a key role in our daily operations and donor experience. This is a hands-on physically active position that combines donation processing in-store support and driving our box truck for furniture pickups throughout the Portland metro area.
This role is often one of the first points of contact donors have with William Temple House and represents our mission through professionalism care and respect.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive sort and organize donated goods in the receiving area
- Price donated items and prepare merchandise for the sales floor
- Put priced items out for sale and help maintain an organized store environment
- Schedule donation pickup requests and communicate clearly with donors
- Drive a donation box truck for furniture pickups and related errands (CDL not required)
- Safely load transport and unload donated furniture and goods (team-based pickups)
- Issue donation receipts and collect pickup fees when applicable
- Assist with in-store operations such as stocking cashiering and loading purchases
- Support agency-related pickups and deliveries as assigned
Position Requirements:
Qualifications and Skills(Equivalencies will also be considered)
- Valid Oregon Drivers License with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift carry push and pull heavy items (50100 lbs with team assistance)
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced public-facing environment
- Reliability attention to safety and a positive team-oriented attitude
Preferred But Not Required.
- Experience in retail donation processing delivery warehouse or moving work
- Experience driving box trucks or larger vehicles
- Familiarity with the Portland metro area and use of GPS navigation
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This role involves frequent standing walking lifting bending and driving. Work takes place in a busy thrift store donation receiving areas delivery trucks outdoor environments and donor homes. Exposure to dust allergens varying weather conditions and physical activity is expected. Safety training and proper lifting instruction are provided.
Benefits
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- 20% employee discount at the Thrift Store
Equal Opportunity Employer
William Temple House is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity inclusion and accordance with Oregon state law and City of Portland requirements we post pay ranges for this position and do not consider prior wage history in hiring decisions.
Required Experience:
IC
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