Job Description

Second Use Building Materials, Seattle\xe2\x80\x99s largest architectural salvage yard, is seeking a full-time staff member for our Salvage Crew and 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.
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.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Quarterly store credit dividends

• Awesome Coworkers

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. Ideal candidates have some background in building salvage and/or construction as well as excellent communication skills and aptitude for positive team participation. We are willing to train the right person.

Typical work functions:
Provide friendly and professional customer service to our customers and suppliers
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, training provided
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 with positive team leadership
Clean driving record and experience driving trucks
Knowledge of building materials Pay: $21/hr DOE plus benefits