Open Positions

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.

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

Driver Assistant:

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

Job Type: Full-time

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

Hours of operation:

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

Friday  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM