Schedule/Hours vary M-S 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (29 hours per week)
This position is responsible for driving The Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations from customers; operating the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations; lifting, carrying, loading and unloading a variety of donations including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.; ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; assists in performing work in the family store and warehouse.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lifts, carries, and/or hauls donations into truck; packs items in truck in a manner that maximizes use of space, protects items from damage, and ensures safety (this applies to donators' property as well so that door facings, etc. and outside areas (including trees) are not damaged). • Unloads donations from truck upon arrival at warehouse; distributes items to appropriate locations in the warehouse. • Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same while maintaining good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army. • Drives to the dump and metal recycling center to dispose of non-useable donations. • Operates a fork lift and trains/certifies others in the same. • Assists in working in all areas of the Family Store operations as needed.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Work requires riding in a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull heavy (50-100+ lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently. Heavy mobility; duties are usually performed by combinations of standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching, or transporting merchandise on frequent change basis relieved by fewer periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.
Work is performed in a stock-room, warehouse, or store environment where there are discomforts associated with changes in whether; there are occasional discomforts associated with noise, crowds, dust, lint, chemical odors and the like.
Employee Benefits
Paid Time Off Retirement Savings Plan Available Supplemental Insurance Available Voluntary Life Insurance
What we are looking for in you:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required AND One year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid State Driver's License Certified Fork Lift Operator
What we are looking for in you:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required AND One year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid State Driver's License Certified Fork Lift Operator
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans|Disabled