Architectural Salvage Yard Crew Member

Job Description

Job Description

Second Use Building Materials, Seattle’s largest architectural salvage yard, is seeking a full time Yard Team Member to work in our retail store with crossover work in our receiving department. 

WHO WE ARE

Second Use is a community focused business dedicated to diverting reusable building materials from the landfill and selling them to the public at an affordable cost through our retail stores in Seattle and Tacoma. 

Our diverse team has helped build Second Use into one of the most successful and innovative salvage companies in the country. We are always looking for creative, versatile individuals to join the cause. Past experience in the trades, re-sale or salvage industries is helpful but not required.

Second Use is committed to providing competitive wages and provides benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, employee discount, quarterly store credit dividends and more.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Second Use is looking for a team member to join the crew in our retail store with crossover work in our receiving department. This position is a fast paced, highly physical role with a focus on managing and processing materials flowing into the store and assisting our customers with questions and loading their purchases. 

This role will be scheduled 4 10 hr. shifts, Thursday-Saturday and Monday. 

Typical work functions:

-Provide friendly and professional customer service to our customers and suppliers

-Assist customers with finding and loading materials

-Process and Stock incoming material in the store

-Achieve merchandising goals
-Help maintain correct inventory
-Housekeeping and cleaning tasks
-Possible Crossover work in other parts of the business, such as our salvage team and customer service, to help with overall business needs.

An ideal candidate will have these attributes:

-Self-motivated and reliable worker
-Enthusiasm for a safe work environment
-Willing to put in a full day at 100%
-Able/willing to safely lift 75 lbs throughout the day
-Experience with building materials
-Experience with team collaboration 

-Weekend availability (mandatory) 

BENEFITS

-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance at 60 Days for qualifying employees

-EAP Program
-Paid time off in addition to Seattle's PSST
-Employee discount & consignment program 
-Quarterly store credit dividends

-Simple IRA after 2 years

-Safety Toe Footwear Stipend

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having staff with diverse backgrounds enables us to better meet our mission and encourage BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply. 

If you are interested in joining the Second Use team, please send a cover letter explaining why you are excited about this position, along with a resume detailing your qualifications.

Pay: $21.50/hr plus benefits