The Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan > Job Opportunities

Open Positions

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions. 

TO APPLY:  Email your resume or call 248-332-1300 x202 to discuss further

Driver:

Job Description:

Responsible for daily furniture pickup around metro Detroit. Loading and unloading the Furniture Bank truck. Ensure that trucks are properly maintained.

  • Following pre-determined route to pick up furniture from donors.
  • Follow furniture pickup policies and maintain positive relationships with donors when picking up donated furniture.
  • Work with helper to ensure that furniture is handled properly to avoid damage.
  • All furniture parts should be secured together and labeled before loading.
  • Load furniture efficiently on truck at time of pick up to insure no damage to furniture.
  • Unload furniture with helper and warehouse personnel into warehouse.
  • Communicate with warehouse personnel about incoming furniture indicating all pieces that belong together.
  • Perform daily pre-trip inspection of truck indicating on paperwork any problems.
  • Drive truck in accordance with local speed limits and safely requirements as indicated in truck manual.
  • Perform bi-yearly maintenance on trucks as indicated in truck manual and directed by Program Manager and/or Executive Director.
  • Communicate any problems associated with donor pick-ups or truck with Program Manager and/or Executive Director
  • Report to work at scheduled time ready to begin work activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Previous truck driving experience required
  • Must be able to pass Furniture Bank insurance requirements.

Benefits:

  • Health / Dental / Vision Offered

Job Type: Full-time / Hourly / Non-Exempt

Reports to:  Program Director & Trucking and Warehouse Supervisor

Job Location:  Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan – 333 North Perry Street, Pontiac, MI 48342

Mover:

Job Description:

  • Work with driver to maintain positive relationships with donors when picking up donated furniture
  • Work with driver to ensure that furniture is handled properly to avoid damage; load into truck
  • Work with driver to secure and label all furniture parts before loading
  • Work with driver and warehouse personnel to unload furniture into warehouse
  • Report to work at scheduled time ready to begin work activities
  • Must have ability to lift/carry large items for loading/unloading of truck
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

  • Health / Dental / Vision Offered

Job Type: Full-time / Hourly / Non-Exempt

Job Location:  Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan – 333 North Perry Street, Pontiac, MI 48342

Our Office and Warehouse:

333 North Perry Street, Pontiac, MI 48342

Phone: (248) 332-1300

Fax: (248) 332-2525

Business Office Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday 9:00AM until 4:00PM
(closed 12:00 – 12:45PM for lunch)

Friday  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM