Join the ReBuilding Center Team!

3625 N. Mississippi Ave. near Fremont, Portland OR

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Job Title: SALVAGE SPECIALIST (Full-Time) Pay Rate: $18.00/hour + full benefits, bilingual differential available Schedule: Full Time, 10 AM-6 PM Wednesday-Sunday (Mondays & Tuesdays off) Are you passionate about reuse and climate justice? Do you enjoy physical work and creative problem solving? Apply today to join our team! ReBuilding Center is on a mission to make reuse and repair accessible to all as a means to reduce waste, end overconsumption, and empower homeowners and renters by making better use of our existing resources. We know that the ability to perform home repairs is one of the key factors in keeping people in their homes longer, especially people living with low incomes, and with the high cost of building materials our services are needed now more than ever. Through our huge retail warehouse of affordable reclaimed building materials and our repair skills classes, we aim to normalize reuse and help people perform safe, affordable, sustainable home repairs and improvements to build economic resilience, keep stuff out of landfills, and keep people in their homes. What’s it like to work at ReBuilding Center? For starters, you can bring your whole self to work. Our team finds joy in their work, and we make sure the people we serve find joy in their experience with us. We’re a scrappy bunch, focused on sustainability, respect for ourselves and our community, and teamwork. And we continually learn and improve our practices, policies, environment, and culture to move in the direction of becoming an actively anti-racist organization. We love this place! Job Summary: The Salvage Specialist provides excellent customer service in-person, online and by phone to customers, volunteers and donors; supports store operations by moving materials, running the cash register, supervising volunteers, opening and closing, and completing materials-related projects; and supports company-wide initiatives and events. This position is ideal for someone who loves physical work, interaction with all kinds of people in a dynamic environment, and is passionate about environmental justice and reuse. Primary Responsibilities include: • Customer Service: o Provide excellent customer service in-person, online and by phone to customers, volunteers, donors, members and other RBC guests. o Provide a safe, welcoming, and accessible space for all people. o Provide information, inspiration, and alternative solutions. • Teamwork: o Demonstrate positive personal relations with all, and actively employ the ability to work as part of a team with co-workers and volunteers. o Train fellow employees as needed. o Work side by side with volunteers on special projects and while carrying out day-to-day work duties. • Store Operations: o Open and close the store. o Run cash register and point of sale system, including processing credit card & Apple Pay payments o Work in all areas of the store: lumberyard, appliances, doors & windows, cabinets, plumbing, lighting, etc. to price, stock and merchandise materials. • Safety: o Complete daily store walk-through procedures. o Follow all safety rules and regulations. o Ensure that the public is safe when materials are being loaded/unloaded and stocked, and when forklift is in use. o Directly contribute to a safe work environment at all times including resolving, if possible, any noticed hazards. Expectations: • See opportunities where others see challenges. • Be self-motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic. • Embrace RBC’s values of Sustainability, Inclusion, Scrappiness, Fun, Compassion and Respect. Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: • Lift, push, pull and carry up to 75 lbs. safely throughout the workday, using ergonomically correct lifting methods. Conduct repetitive movements including stacking, lifting, bending, and other related physical tasks. Work on concrete floors throughout the workday in all types of weather. • At least one year customer service experience working with the public and processing payments/handling cash. • Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills. • Enjoy working with diverse circles of people from varied backgrounds and the general public. • Able to report to work with steel- or safety-toed shoes on the first day. • Full COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) or approved exemption is a condition of employment at ReBuilding Center. Pluses: • Knowledge of used building materials • Bilingual (pay differential) • Forklift certified or past experience Benefits: • 7 paid holidays, 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks sick time annually, which begin to accrue upon hire • Medical, dental, life, and short term disability insurance coverage (100% employee and 50% dependent premiums) • Flexible spending account or health savings account options to help cover out-of-pocket expenses • Supplemental insurance buy-up options • 401k retirement plan • Employee discounts at the ReBuilding Center store and discounts on education program classes Timeline & How to Apply: Position open until filled. We will be interviewing on an on-going basis. Complete an application and learn more at or visit us and fill out a hard copy application at our store at 3625 N Mississippi Ave. No phone calls, please. ReBuilding Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we maintain a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Over and above our commitment to non-discrimination, we seek to employ members of the community who have experienced poverty and members of historically marginalized groups.