We’re Not Actively Hiring!
Although we are not actively hiring at this time, we remain committed to evaluating our staffing needs and welcome job applications for any future opportunities. We take every application seriously and consider all applicants equitably, regardless of experience or background. Our goal is to create a diverse, supportive, and talented team that can best meet the changing needs of our business. We thank all candidates for their interest and look forward to potential future collaboration.
Completed applications are to be submitted in person during business hours to our Houston South Location. Download our employment application below.
HFB South Location
Phone: (713) 842-9771
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 8am – 3:30pm
- Saturday: 9am-5pm
- Sunday: Closed
The Houston South Location is accepting employment applications for the following positions:
Description:
Assist customers in finding merchandise and purchasing products in the Furniture Outlet. Duties include ensuring the store merchandise is displayed, clean, priced, assisting and performing all transactions for sales and returns. Make sure every customer is greeted promptly and professionally and understands the mission of the Houston Furniture Bank. The sales associate is responsible for professionalism throughout the entire process.
Essential Functions:
Professionally assist every customer by presenting the best product with the best attitude
- Explain the mission of the Houston Furniture Bank
- Learn the product to create a professional presentation
- Know what product is available both stocked and available for order
- Complete the invoice by legibly customer information; name address phone numbers (more than one phone number if possible)
- Legibly write product information such as CM#2158CG Grey 6 pc dining room Table/4chairs/bench. Be clear and precise on what was sold
- Able to explain credit and delivery policy
Additional Functions:
- Handle customer service issues
- Systemically remove sold items from the Clover inventory program
- Furniture being donated back to the Houston Furniture Bank notate properly on the invoice
Requirements:
- Retail experience preferred
- Work assigned schedule on time
- Ability to work 40hr to 45hr per week including Saturday and an alternating Sunday schedule
- Ability to lift/bend and move furniture (approximately 50lb)
- Ability to work holidays as required
- Dress in appropriate attire
Competencies:
- Working knowledge of inventory system (Clover)
- Understanding of all requirements and policies of the Houston Furniture Bank
Description:
The position of Recycling Technician is responsible for all aspects of the deconstruction of materials for recycling. Shipping, order pulling, and storing of recyclable materials.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Receives mattresses and box springs coming into the building from individuals or other donating entities accurately and promptly.
- Assist in verifying the quantity and description of materials received by entities.
- Examine incoming shipments for compromised items. Immediately report any infested or unsafe material. (Items may be subject for rejection)
- Accurately place recyclable materials in designated areas in an orderly manner.
- Safely operate all the necessary equipment in work area. (Forklift if certified)
- Ensure recycling equipment is in designated area at end of day.
- Ensure co-workers and volunteers are working safely and are wearing badge.
- Report any unsafe practices
- Load and unload trucks.
- Assist on Baler Machine Saturday Maintenance.
- Assist other departments when needed.
- Take out trash and sweep front of the Recycling area.
- Additional duties may be required at time of need.
- Maintain a clean workspace
Description:
The position of Warehouse Worker is responsible for all aspects of warehouse functions including the receiving, storing, handling, shipping, and preparing of product for department delivery while maintaining the warehouse in a safe and orderly fashion.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Receives donations coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other donating entities accurately and promptly. Load trucks for delivery.
- Assist in verifying the quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against the packing list.
- Examine incoming shipments for damaged items. Immediately report any damages or discrepancies. (Items may be subject for rejection)
- Accurately place materials on shelves, in racks or other designated storage areas in an orderly manner.
- Safely operate all the necessary equipment in the work area. (Forklift if certified)
- Ensure warehouse/equipment is in a designated area at the end of day.
- Ensure co-workers and volunteers are working safely and are wearing a badge.
- Immediately report any unsafe practices to a supervisor.
- Follow all safety protocols and warehouse procedures
- Stock clean mattresses and box springs as they leave the cleaning room.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Assist other departments when needed.
- Take out trash and sweep in front of the WHSE.
- Additional duties may be required at time of need.
- Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse environment
Description:
We are looking for a reliable delivery driver who will represent our charity by conducting themselves in a courteous, respectful, and considerate way. The right candidate will stay aligned with our mission while being concerned with customer satisfaction and transporting items in a safe, timely manner. The delivery driver will pick up and drop off items while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules and ensure the items are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct client.
To succeed as a delivery driver, you should be polite and prompt with a commitment to providing our clients with an excellent experience. You should be thorough in ensuring orders are properly fulfilled, committed to work safety, and enthusiastic about satisfying clients.
Delivery Driver Responsibilities:
- Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
- Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure orders are complete and signed by person sending and person receiving.
- Capturing signatures for all clients delivered to or picked up.
- Assisting with loading and unloading items from ALL trucks.
- Accepting payments for picked up items.
- Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
- Abiding by all transportation laws
- Ensuring all paperwork and payments are turned in to the Dispatch office at the end of every day.
- Maintaining truck cleanliness inside and out.
- Operating equipment and machines, such as cars, trucks, pallet jacks/hand trucks, dollies, skateboards, etc.
Delivery Driver Requirements:
- Attention to detail.
- Valid Texas driver’s license.
- No moving violations in the last 5 years.
- At least 2 years’ experience driving a box truck.
- Strong time management and customer service skills.
- Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods.
- Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, policies, procedures, transportation laws and requests from Logistics Manager.
- Must be a collaborator/team player.
- Must have strong command of the English language (read, write, speak).
- Ability to thoroughly follow through with instructions.