Job Title: Warehouse Assistant
Reports to: Warehouse Manager
Position Summary:
Through Finger Lakes ReUse’s shared values of safety, respect, and resourcefulness, the Warehouse Assistant is responsible for receiving, handling, processing, and transporting reusable materials to serve the community. Additionally, they support the ReUse Centers and our Transport Services crew and contribute to the general maintenance of our facilities. The five key tasks of this position are:
Support a friendly and orderly receiving area and warehouse environment, including moving materials throughout the warehouse(s), sorting, organizing, and preparing materials for markets, and maintaining receiving and inventory records.
Support the movement, processing, and inventorying of donated materials in the warehouse(s).
Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible in day-to-day tasks, moving from forklift tasks to hands-on material processing tasks as needed.
Contribute to general organizational day-to-day maintenance, including custodial support, ice and snow removal, lawn, grounds, and building maintenance and upkeep.
Demonstrate safety, resourcefulness, and respect and engage in positive, respectful working relationships with coworkers, including employees, volunteers, and trainees.
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience and ability to self-motivate and work respectfully with others.
Ability to complete assignments and communicate with all coworkers in a positive, friendly, and helpful manner.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve independently without direct supervision.
Ability to interpret various written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions.
Ability to legibly write and complete forms and reports, perform basic arithmetic and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to load/unload pallets and other equipment used for transporting products.
A current New York driver's license and a clean record.
Minimum education is not required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in solving practical problems in a changing work environment.
Previous experience in human services, volunteer coordination, and/or with reuse or retail operations.
Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
Weekend and occasional evening availability is preferred.
Forklift experience
A CDL license is preferred
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Compensation:
The wage is $18.45-$19.50 hourly, depending on experience. This position is full-time, working 35 hours per week.
Finger Lakes ReUse is a certified living wage employer committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles. We are an equal-opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and are an equal-opportunity employer. Candidates who share our commitment to creating an inclusive community space and enhancing the community, economy, and environment through reuse are encouraged to apply.
About Us:
Finger Lakes ReUse is a charitable non-profit organization with a triple-bottom mission to enhance community, economy and environment through reuse. We work to engage diverse representation from the community in reuse activities and to serve as a model organization for other communities, contributing to local poverty relief, waste reduction, and providing meaningful work opportunities at all skill levels. Finger Lakes ReUse operates two locations open daily to the public (the Triphammer ReUse MegaCenter – 2255 N Triphammer Rd and the Ithaca ReUse Center – 214 Elmira Rd).
Please email a letter of interest and resume to: jobs@fingerlakesreuse.org or mail to: Finger Lakes ReUse, Inc., 214 Elmira Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850. Applications available to fill out in-person at our locations.
Application Closing Date: Priority deadline of 1/08/25. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
