Architectural Salvage Yard Team Member

Second Use Building Materials, Seattle’s largest architectural salvage yard, is seeking a full time Yard Team Member to work in our retail store.

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Second Use is looking for a team member to join The Yard Team in our retail store. This position is a fast paced, highly physical role with a focus on managing materials flowing into the store and assisting our customers with questions and loading their purchases. 

Typical work functions:
-Provide friendly and professional customer service to our customers and suppliers

-Assist customers with finding and loading materials

-Stock incoming material in the store

-Achieve merchandising goals
-Help maintain correct inventory
-Housekeeping and cleaning tasks
-Crossover work in other parts of the business, such as receiving, salvage team and customer service, to help with overall business needs.

An ideal candidate will have these attributes:
-Self-motivated and reliable worker
-Enthusiasm for a safe work environment
-Willing to put in a full day at 100%
-Able/willing to safely lift 75 lbs throughout the day
-Experience with building materials
-Experience with team collaboration 

-Weekend availability

BENEFITS

-Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance at 60 Days for qualifying employees

-EAP Program
-Paid time off in addition to Seattle's PSST
-Employee discount & consignment program 
-Quarterly store credit dividends

-Simple IRA after 2 years/400 hrs. 

-Safety Toe Footwear Stipend

We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having staff with diverse backgrounds enables us to better meet our mission and encourage BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply. We acknowledge that our work to build safer spaces and better systems for traditionally marginalized groups is ongoing and will require constant vigilance and expect all Second Use employees to be part of our DEIA journey.

If you are interested in joining the Second Use team, please send a cover letter explaining why you are excited about this position, along with a resume detailing your qualifications.

Pay: $20.50/hr plus benefits