Fulfillment Specialist & Driver

About Welman: We’re a local nonprofit organization uplifting our community at the intersection of imagination, education, and the environment. Through creative repurposing of surplus business waste, we give teachers the free tools and support they need to provide vital hands-on learning opportunities to every student. Our organization is young and growing, and we prioritize internal promotions for individuals who demonstrate exceptional potential and dedication.

About the Role: Our Fulfillment Specialist & Driver plays a key role in our mission, controlling the flow of donations to and from our storage space to ensure we always have free materials available for educators. You’ll also support the organization’s shipping, material disposal, and other pickup and delivery needs, working alongside a fun and dedicated team to do good in our community.

Pay starts at $16 an hour plus standard mileage reimbursement of 67 cents per mile.

This role can be part-time (10-15 hours) or can be combined with our Donation Specialist position (https://www.indeed.com/job/donation-specialist-4993215c6e250d0e) for up to 40 hours a week. You do not need to apply for the Donation Specialist position separately; just let us know if you're interested.

Our ideal candidate is able to do a daily delivery run either before 9 am or after 5 pm, Tuesday-Saturday, but some flexibility is possible for the right person.

Responsibilities:

• Inventory Transport: Drive your personal vehicle to move overstock donated inventory to and from our storage facility, working with the team to identify and implement innovative solutions for efficient material handling
• Storage Facility Organization: Work collaboratively to optimize storage space and assist in maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the storage facility
• Online Sales Fulfillment: Collaborate with the sales team to pack and ship online orders promptly and accurately
• Material Disposal Runs: Make runs for the proper disposal of materials such as metal recycling
• Picking Up Donations: Make occasional material pickups as scheduled, representing the organization in a positive and professional manner
• Assist with Special Projects: Support the organization’s mission through other tasks as needed

The Welman Project is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We strongly encourage applications from Black and Indigenous people and other people of color, women, LGBTQ+ people, and other people of historically excluded identities. We’re looking for the best candidate for the job regardless of background or experience level, so if you think this is the perfect position for you, please apply even if you feel you might not meet all of the requirements.

Requirements

• A reliable truck, cargo van, or large SUV
• Valid driver's license and valid insurance on vehicle
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities.
• Commitment to environmental sustainability and ethical disposal practices
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Able to work in an environment with temperature fluctuations
• Able to withstand periods of repetitive upper & lower body motion
• Able to bend over, squat down, reach above head, stand and walk
• Able to climb up and down stairs and ladders
• Able to operate a motor vehicle in a proper and safe manner
• Must be able to pass criminal background check
• Must be at least 18 years of age