Family Christian is originally started as a bookstore in 1931. They focused on selling books, music and cards. However, over the years, their business has expanded and now covered 36 states with 280 stores. Family Christian decided to turn into a nonprofit organization, with the money from their sales going to help widows and orphaned children worldwide. With their help, they have 100,000 children sponsored through their company and over one million Bibles donated around the world. If you’re a person of faith or want to work for an organization that helps others, Family Christian is a great organization to work for. Let’s look at some of the opportunities available at Family Christian.

Opportunities available at Family Christian

If you’re a fan of being on the open road, then there are positions as a Driver. As a driver, you would be delivering products from the distribution center to the place of delivery, which can be either a customer or store. As a driver, you need to have a clean driver’s record and experience driving a tractor/trailer.  You have to pass drug screening and physical tests, hold a valid Class A-CDL and have two years of experience with tractor/trailer driving. This position is ideal for those who enjoy driving and active environments. Knowledge of trucks/trailers are an asset.

If you’re interested in working within the distribution center, then you should consider applying as a Warehouse Supervisor. As a warehouse supervisor, you’re responsible for maintaining the overall functioning of the warehouse and organizing the materials within the warehouse. In addition, you must conduct inventories, supervise warehouse staff and authorize purchases. Overall, a warehouse supervisor keeps the distribution center organized and in proper function. For this position, you need to have a high school diploma or GED as well as a valid driver’s license. It’s preferable if you have knowledge of the functioning of the equipment, a knowledge of the product and are comfortable with mathematics.

Tips to help you get the job

Now that you know some of the opportunities available at Family Christian, go online and look up available positions on their website http://www.familychristian.com/careers/. However, before applying here are some helpful tips to help land you that job.

Take the time to research the positions you’re interested in. It’s important to understand what the position requires and if you feel that that’s something you’d like to to. Also, make sure that the position suits your lifestyle. Do you like working in distribution? Working in shifts? Do you work on weekends? Operating heavy machinery? Make sure you know what you’re looking for in terms of job structure.

Also, make sure to read the requirements necessary for the position. If you don’t have the requirements see if the company offers training or if the certification is obtainable during the interview process.

Be open and honest. It’s much easier to be honest on your CV. If you make it to an interview, be honest about yourself – your strengths and weaknesses. Everyone has them, and they will find them out sooner or later.  So get online and apply! Good luck!