Furniture Moving Assistant

Position:                      Furniture Moving Assistant

Team Lead:                  Attic Manager  

Classification:             Non-Exempt, full-time

Salary & Benefits:       $20-$25 start, DOE

    •  Annual pay increases per salary structure and budget allowances

    • 10-15 hour work week, possible Saturday Coverage

    •  Simple IRA retirement plan, 3%, matched savings after three months

Job Description:

The mission of The Advocates is to teach people of all ages how to build and maintain healthy relationships. We accomplish this through education, shelter and support services. We envision a compassionate community, free from emotional and physical abuse.

The Attic Thrift Store is seeking a Furniture Moving Assistant to join our team. This position will be responsible for the safe transportation of furniture items, including picking up donations and delivering purchases to customers.

The Advocates is committed to creating a workplace that welcomes diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The Advocates maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity and seeks to achieve equal opportunity for all staff members and applicants as articulated by federal, state, and local laws. All aspects of employment will be governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by law. All decisions made with respect to recruiting, hiring, promotions, benefits, pay, and dismissal for all job classifications will be based on individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position. Additionally, The Advocates makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities unless it would be an undue hardship.

Qualifications: 

Must work well with persons of varied sexual preference, racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and with individuals who are differently abled.

Must be able to lift 50lbs

Must have a valid license and the ability to drive a box truck.

Specific Duties: 

Safely load, transport, and unload furniture between donation sites, storage, the Attic Thrift Store and client residences if needed.

Work collaboratively with team members, ensuring respectful and professional interactions at all times.

Maintain organization and cleanliness of moving trucks, storage areas, and staging zones.

Handle furniture with care, using blankets, straps, and dollies to prevent damage.

Follow all safety protocols for lifting, carrying, and transporting heavy items.

Communicate effectively with supervisors regarding scheduling, routes, and any issues that arise.

Training Requirements

Must complete orientation to the Advocates.  Other training will be provided on the job.

Schedule:

10-15 hours a week. Possible Saturday coverage.