Truck Driver/Warehouse Staff

Overview

Join a vibrant, mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities every day. At The Salvation Army, your work supports a legacy of service, compassion, and practical assistance for those who need it most.

The general purpose of the Truck Driver/Warehouse Staff is to maintain a welcoming atmosphere at Warehouse and on pick-ups and drop-offs by ensuring the items are displayed well, the facilities including the truck is kept neat, and each quest is cared for in a polite manner. The employee will partake in all operations of the warehouse including storage of goods, vehicle logs and maintenance and complete daily reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations at warehouse and answer all phone calls to warehouse
• Welcoming interactions with the public while making decisions on accepting donations
• Schedule pick-up of items (loading and unloading the truck) at local houses, stores (Corps), and venders (rags, books, purses, etc.)
• Maintain accurate records of donations and make sure the store has adequate supply of goods
• Keep work area neat and clean in the warehouse
• Maintain mileage and maintenance logs as necessary and make management staff aware of any vehicle maintenance needed
• Give oversight to all volunteers working within the warehouse
• Warehouse items need to be inventoried, organized, and maintained (metal sorted, electronics tested, )
• A safety checklist should be established to ensure constant attention being given to the safety of everyone involved in the warehouse
• Assist with bailing rags and loading the shipping truck as needed
• Other duties as assigned from the manager in order to ensure the proper functioning of the Family Store

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License with the ability to drive a truck

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Personal days
• Bereavement Leave
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement plan

*Benefits may vary based on position classification and eligibility.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.  It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.  Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of The Salvation Army.

The employee occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of The Salvation Army in all job-related matters and activities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.