Building Salvage Crew Member

2328 Fawcett Ave., Tacoma WA

Description

Second Use Building Materials, Tacoma’s newest architectural salvage yard, is seeking a full time staff member for our Salvage Crew and Store Team. WHO WE ARE Second Use is a community focused business dedicated to diverting a wide range of reusable building materials from the landfill and selling them to the public at an affordable cost through our retail store. Our salvage crews go into houses and commercial spaces slated for remodel or demolition and harvest the good stuff (doors, cabinets, windows, appliances, flooring, hardware) to prevent it from going to waste. We haul it back to our retail store (located in Tacoma) and sell it to the public for a fraction of the cost of regular new retail. Our staff members share a passion for keeping good stuff from going to waste, an interest in old stuff, a strong work ethic, and general sense of humor. BENEFITS -Medical -Dental -Paid time off -Employee discount -Quarterly store credit dividends JOB DESCRIPTION Second Use is looking for a team member with potential to work both in our store and in the field. This position is a flex position that will include active salvage of building materials in homes and other buildings as needed, and also stocking, loading and customer service in our store. Job candidates should have some background in building salvage and/or construction as well as excellent communication skills and aptitude for positive team participation. Typical work functions: Provide friendly and professional customer service to our customers and suppliers Work with other team members, use specialized tools and techniques to safely uninstall reusable items from homes, schools and other buildings Load and secure building materials in our trucks for transport Drive trucks between job sites and stores Unload materials at our store and assist with processing Maintain tools, safety, supplies and job documentation Stock incoming material in the store, assist customers with finding and loading materials Typically work four, ten-hour days. Weekend work may be required. Crossover work in other parts of the business, such as receiving, warehouse and customer service, to help with overall business needs. An ideal candidate will have these qualifications: Self-motivated and reliable worker Enthusiasm for a safe work environment Willing to put in a full 10 hour day at 100% Able/willing to safely lift 75 lbs and move heavy materials all day long Experience with building salvage Experience with construction tools and trades Experience managing projects Experience with positive team leadership Clean driving record and experience driving trucks Knowledge of building materials If you are interested in joining the Second Use team, please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position, along with a resume detailing your qualifications for this position to: