Job Overview
We are looking for someone who loves to be busy demonstrating an assortment of hands-on skills, in a physical customer service environment.
This is not a sit down desk jockey / ‘stand at the service counter’ type of role.

This is not a remote or ‘work from home’ role.

You will be inside, & outside, moving, lifting, installing, testing, repairing, sorting, organizing, cleaning, assisting customers and fellow staff most of your time.

Delivery vehicle operation will also be part of your week;

Saturdays will be part of your work week.

What You’ll Need:

• Full G-class license with clean drivers abstract
• Clean Police check
• Experience driving, loading/unloading delivery service cube van ( 6 ton cube van).
• Ability to lift heavy items (75+lbs), including bending, turning, squats, crouching, climbing stairs
• Excellent time-management, organization, customer service skills

What You’ll Do:

• Utilizing the delivery truck, pick up furniture, appliances and other items from citizens donating to the store
• Delivery of furniture, appliances, etc, to customers homes
• Loading and packing cardboard, scrap metal etc into the delivery truck and delivering to proper receiving locations
• Ensure delivery vehicle cargo and cab areas are completely cleaned once per week
• Sweep and mop the cargo area; sanitize the cab area
• Ensure delivery truck is in proper mechanical condition, required fluids are topped up; any required maintenance is reported to the Store Manager
• Loading and unloading customer vehicles as required
• Repairs to donated furniture items as required
• Testing of appliances
• Building/assembly of shelves, display units and other items
• Repairs and Installations in the warehouse building
• Lifting, organizing storage containers of barrels, boxes and bags
• Assisting staff as needed
• Outdoor maintenance as needed
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to clientele and staff of the SSVdP Thrift Store;

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Relaxed, professional work environment
• Store discount

COVID-19 considerations:
As Covid restrictions are lifted across the province, there is no mandatory requirement to wear a mask while working in the store.

Who we are:
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Belleville, is a non-profit organization whose core mission is to serve the needs of the poor in the Bay of Quinte area. The store redirects it’s income to meet those needs.Visit Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to learn more about the organization:  https://ssvp.ca/
Please submit a cover letter and your resume to apply to this position. We look forward to hearing from you.

Expected start date: 2022-06-26