Furniture Store Operations Associate

UHURU FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES
Operations Associate

We are currently hiring for a full-time person to move furniture and assist customers, following all operations policies of our store. Uhuru Furniture has been in Oakland on Grand Ave. for 31 years! We are a small but dedicated and hard-working team. The person for this position should be on-time, ready to work for every shift, helpful, respectful, honest and be able to solve problems and carry out a plan.

The schedule would be Wednesday - Sunday from 10 am to 6:30 pm.

Here is an example of some of the work this person will be responsible for:

• Maintains the look and order of the store and maximizes the retail space
• Coordinate the flow of furniture, lifting furniture alone or with a partner, using hand trucks, dollies and other furniture moving equipment and following all safety policies
• Create and complete daily check list to make sure store is clean, organized and that the operations team is productive throughout the day
• Maintain an attractive outside display throughout the day and window display at night
• All tools must be put away each day and kept in good repair
• Do minor repairs and reassembly
• Prioritize safety concerns and customer service.
• Take sold items outside for the customers and help load into vehicles if requested
• Welcomes customers, friendly clear communications, goes the extra mile, building relationships with customers and this nonprofit
• Find out and communicate true information about items for sale, following all sales policies
• Always interact with staff, volunteers and customers positively, addressing any issues honestly and pulling together the team whenever needed to solve issues in the best way

Does this sound like you so far? The ideal candidate would also have:
Agreement with the mission statement and policies of APEDF. Knowledge about Uhuru Movement programs and institutions. Passion about social justice and economic development for the African community. Sales experience. Furniture moving experience. Skill in oral communications in both one-on-one and group situations. Ability to lead and also take direction from supervisors.

Physical Requirements:
Physical stamina and strength and ability to move heavy furniture, 50 lbs overhead throughout the day. Walking and standing throughout the day.

Qualifications: High School diploma or the equivalent.

Apply today if interested for full-time. We can arrange a time to set up a Zoom interview!

Company's website:

• uhurufurniture.blogspot.com

Company's Facebook page:

• www.facebook.com/uhurufurnitureoak

Want to work with a non-profit that is making a difference in the African community?

Uhuru Furniture is just one of the programs of the non-profit organization the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF.org), that defends the civil and human rights of the African community and put programs in place to address the disparities faced by our communities in education, health, healthcare and economic development.

You can be part of this amazing mission!