**REQUIRED: Valid Florida Drivers License and Clean Driving Record for the last 7 years
House of Hope is a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants for a position with this company will be tested. A refusal to submit to a test or a positive confirmed test result will be used to reject the applicant for employment at that time.
JOB SUMMARY: The Warehouse Associate assists in the operation of the House of Hope distribution warehouse. Warehouse operations include intake, distribution, deliveries, pick-ups, inventory, and maintenance of the physical space to ensure efficiency, cleanliness, safety and security.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent required, with three months related experience. Valid Florida driver’s license and clear motor vehicle record for a minimum of seven years.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Completion of fork truck/pallet moving safety certification.
· Ability to operate a pallet jack, forklift, electric stacker and other small motorized equipment.
· Ability to drive a 26’ commercial box truck and maintain a clean driving record.
· Computer proficiency required.
· Knowledge of general vehicular maintenance.
· Knowledge of Martin County roads, streets and community areas.
· Knowledge of state driving laws and traffic safety practices.
· Ability to operate and use transportation vehicles, hand and power tools, furniture moving equipment and other devices necessary in the operation and maintenance of vehicles and facilities.
· Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. Maintain confidentiality of clients, co-workers and agency.
· Ability to effectively communicate and interact with others.
· Ability to maintain clean, well-groomed appearance and dress appropriately for the position.
· Ability to organize, set priorities and meet deadlines.
· Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
· Compliance with House of Hope policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools or controls and to reach with hands and arms. The employee also is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and walk. The employee must frequently need to lift and/or move up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

· Participate in disaster or emergency-related duties, as needed.
· Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
· Attend training, as requested.
· Perform other duties as assigned.