Company Description:
Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB) is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to provide dignity, stability and comfort to Chicagoans that face poverty by allowing clients to handpick an entire home's worth of furnishings for free. Since opening in July of 2018, the CFB has furnished more than 20,000 homes, distributing 10,000 tons of furniture that otherwise would have ended in landfills. We currently furnish 15 homes per day, run 15 trucks and have 60+ full-time employees.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Mover/Driver to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for transporting goods and assisting with moving services for our clients. The ideal candidate will possess excellent driving skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to provide exceptional customer service. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our clients' belongings are handled with care and delivered safely to their destinations.
Responsibilities
- **Lift, carry, and load furniture weighing up to 100 pounds, onto box trucks for transport to and from pickups and deliveries, including up and down stairs.**
- **Valid Non-CDL Class C (or greater) driver's license with a clean driving record**
- Communicative over email and text
- Deliver furniture inside client homes including but not limited to bed frames, mattresses, box springs, dressers, tables, chairs, sofas and lamps.
- Respond to inquiries and requests from donors, clients, customers and community partners in a knowledgeable and professional manner. Provide problem-solving solutions when necessary.
- Collect furniture from residential or commercial facilities and homes.
- Diligently follows established pick up policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to secure furniture and pack a truck.
- Re-stock, clean and organize warehouses, docking areas and trucks as needed to maintain efficiency and safe working environments.
- Work independently or in a team environment. Direct movers and volunteers to complete assignments safely and efficiently, as needed.
- Communicate timing with pickups and deliveries for routes.
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
- Experience in route driving or as a van driver is preferred.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) consistently throughout the workday.
- Familiarity with warehouse operations is a plus.
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to interact positively with clients.
- Previous experience in moving or logistics is advantageous but not required.
- Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Shift:
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a background check and motor vehicle report?
Language:
License/Certification:
- Non-CDL Class C (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60632 (Required)
Work Location: In person
