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POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the VINE Home Thrift Store Manager, the Warehouse and Truck worker will work directly with the manager and store staff picking up donations for the Thrift Store. This position will work in the warehouse preparing items for sale by performing cleaning and some minor repairs on items to be sold. Moving and arranging items at the store as well as loading and unloading items for customers will be a regular part of this job. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Drive and/or ride along in the store truck which is a 14-feet box truck. Pick up donations around Mankato and surrounding areas including furniture. Work with a team member while on the truck or at the store when moving large or heavy items. Assist customers in loading donations into their vehicles and accepting donations of all sizes at the store. Perform basic cleaning and minor repairs of donations and other items at the store. Move items around the store using carts, dollies and other devices. Provide good customer service at the store and while working on the truck. Perform other duties as assigned. COMPETENCY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Possess a valid driver s license. Possess or be able to obtain a health card to drive the truck (no CDL required). Able to pass a Minnesota Motor Vehicle and criminal background check. Be able to stand for long periods of time and continually lift, move, load, and unload items of all sizes. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent. Truck driving, warehouse, and repair experience preferred. POSITION TYPE Part-time position (flexible hours up to 30 hours per week) with the potential to be full-time. The typical workweek is flexible, Tuesday - Saturday, no nights or overnights. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not supervise employees but may work with approved volunteers. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position is located in a retail building setting which includes a warehouse. The position also includes driving or riding along in a truck and outside work picking up and loading furniture and other items. While working on the truck, this position involves working in all types of weather conditions. TRAVEL This position requires travel while working on the store truck picking up or delivering items. Minimal travel may be required for special functions or to meet at the VINE Adult Community Center. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT VINE is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination.