Facilities Support & Delivery Associate – Dayton Humane & Co.

Join Our Team: Facilities Support & Delivery Associate

Full-Time | $17–$20/hour | Dayton Humane & Co. Resale Boutique

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is proud to be a no-kill organization that has been serving the animals and people of the Miami Valley since 1902. Our mission is to build a community in which all animals are valued and free from suffering, and life is enhanced through the relationships with pets.

Dayton Humane & Co. Resale Boutique is a boutique-style store that sells high-quality, gently used, and new items at affordable prices. All proceeds support the innovative lifesaving programs of The Humane Society of Greater Dayton.

Position Summary:

The Facilities Support & Delivery Associate is a full-time, jack-of-all-trades position supporting the daily operations of Dayton Humane & Co. Resale Boutique. This physically active role involves picking up large donated items from homes and businesses, safely transporting them to the store, and ensuring they are delivered in excellent condition. On days without pickups, this team member will help assemble, repair, or refurbish furniture and assist with general maintenance or improvement projects in the store.

This is an ideal position for someone who is handy, has strong organizational skills, and enjoys working both independently and as part of a mission-driven team. We’re looking for someone reliable, hardworking, and passionate about supporting our community and animals.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Safely load, transport, and unload donated furniture and large items from donor locations to the store using a 26-ft box truck or other organization vehicles.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service during all donation pickups and deliveries.
• Move and arrange furniture and large items within the store as needed to maintain appealing, organized displays.
• Repair, clean, paint, and touch up donated furniture or home goods to prepare them for resale.
• Perform general maintenance tasks for the store, including light handyman work, basic repairs, painting, and upkeep of the physical space.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the loading dock, donation intake areas, and storage rooms.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the store truck and equipment; complete regular vehicle checks and report any issues.
• Run errands as needed to support store operations, including picking up supplies or tools.
• Coordinate closely with staff and volunteers to schedule and execute donation pickups, deliveries, and furniture assembly tasks.
• Support special events, offsite donation efforts, and vendor markets by assisting with transport and setup.
• Complete online mover certification training (provided and paid for by the organization).
• Adapt to a variety of tasks each day — this is a highly hands-on, jack-of-all-trades role that supports nearly every aspect of the store’s operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Positive attitude and helpful, courteous approach to resolving questions with donors and staff.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• CDL license preferred, but not required
• Prior experience in moving, delivery driving, furniture repair, or handyman work preferred — we are willing to pay for certification and moving training for the right candidate.
• Strong physical ability: must be able to lift and carry 60+ lbs.
• Handy with tools, comfortable with furniture assembly and basic repairs.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Positive, professional, and customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong commitment to the mission of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton and Dayton Humane & Co.

Daily Contacts:

• Potential donors: individuals and companies
• Dayton Humane & Co. customers, employees, volunteers and vendors
• Humane Society of Greater Dayton employees and other not-for-profit groups

Direct Reports:

• None

Physical Demands:

The following physical requirements are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to support individuals with disabilities in fulfilling these requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and reach.
• Must frequently lift and/or move furniture and other items up to 60 pounds.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions during pickups and deliveries.
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to focus on objects at varying distances, maintain clear close and distance vision, and perceive depth accurately.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Fast-paced retail and warehouse environment with a focus on teamwork and customer service.
• Involves driving, lifting, and interacting with the public.
• Occasional exposure to weather conditions and varied indoor/outdoor workspaces.

To Apply:

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