Truck Driver (4124)

Truck Driver

Salary Range: $14.15 Hourly

Category: Store

About This Opportunity

Schedule/Hours: M-S - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - 40 hours per week

This position is responsible for:

Drives Salvation Army truck along the scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers; operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads, and unloads 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:

Reviews scheduled pick-ups to ensure they are scheduled for the correct day of the week and geographical location.

Organizes scheduled pick-ups by most direct routes to save time and fuel consumption.

Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

Maintains good relationships with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.

Inspects donated items briefly to ensure they can be used according to established policies and procedures; explains policy to customers regarding the types of items that can be accepted.

Lifts, carries, and/or hauls donations into the truck; packs items in the truck in a manner that maximizes use of space, protects items from damage, and ensures safety (this applies to donors' property as well, so that door facings, etc., and outside areas (including trees) are not damaged.

Unloads donations from the truck upon arrival at the warehouse; distributes items to the appropriate locations in the warehouse.

Pays close attention when backing up the truck; follows directions of the Truck Helper so as avoid accidents.

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 discomfort 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 a request 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

Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

What We Are Looking For In You

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required,

One (1) year of 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 I Disabled