The Foundry Ministries - Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver, Cullman, AL

The Foundry Ministries•Cullman, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foundry Mission: The Foundry Ministries exists to restore hope and rebuild lives through Christ-centered recovery. The Foundry Vision: Permanently transformed lives through Christ-centered ministries. Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver Position Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Warehouse Manager/ Donation Truck Driver are to: · Oversee the receipt of donations and shipments to and from the warehouse. · Provide supervisory support as requested by the General Manager. · Work cooperatively with all team members and program participants to implement the Enterprise's plan. · Be a team member who promotes and participates in a collegial atmosphere within the Enterprises Department and collaborates with all Enterprises team members to attain the overall departmental goal. · Operate a truck to pick up donations and deliver them to an Enterprise location. It is the duty of the Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver to hold to the mission, vision, and core values of The Foundry. The Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver must be willing to sign The Foundry's Statement of Faith. The Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver reports directly to the General Manager and upholds the Board of Directors' policies. The responsibilities of the Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver include, but are not limited to, the duties defined in this responsibility description. Responsibility Description: The Foundry Mission: The Foundry Ministries exists to restore hope and rebuild lives through Christ-centered recovery. The Foundry Vision: Permanently transformed lives through Christ-centered ministries. Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver Position Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Warehouse Manager/ Donation Truck Driver are to: · Oversee the receipt of donations and shipments to and from the warehouse. · Provide supervisory support as requested by the General Manager. · Work cooperatively with all team members and program participants to implement the Enterprise's plan. · Be a team member who promotes and participates in a collegial atmosphere within the Enterprises Department and collaborates with all Enterprises team members to attain the overall departmental goal. · Operate a truck to pick up donations and deliver them to an Enterprise location. It is the duty of the Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver to hold to the mission, vision, and core values of The Foundry. The Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver must be willing to sign The Foundry's Statement of Faith. The Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver reports directly to the General Manager and upholds the Board of Directors' policies. The responsibilities of the Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver include, but are not limited to, the duties defined in this responsibility description. Responsibility Description: Assistant Warehouse Manager: Price donated furniture, including antiques, collectibles, repaired major appliances, and small engine items. Supervise staff and program participants assigned to the warehouse. Oversee donation trailers and collection areas, including daily cleaning of the facility's interior and exterior. Facilitate and supervise the day-to-day receipt of donations from opening the bay doors to clean-up. Inspect donations to determine what should be priced, what should be recycled, what should be stored, and what should be discarded. Facilitate the storage and loading of baled clothing, scrap metals, paper, and other recyclable materials. Responsible for weekly inventory for all donated goods in storage, in and out of storage facilities (including off-site facility). Communicate with the General Manager to determine when loads of clothing, scrap metals, bric-a-brac, and paper are or will be available for shipment. Interact with vendors' shippers for all containers to be dropped off with pick-up times and obtain the location of shipment deliveries. · Responsible for scheduling and managing monthly bale loads. Responsible for opening, closing, and securing all gates and doors as requested. Donation Truck Driver : · Primary operator of the donation truck to efficiently pick up and deliver donations as directed by the General Manager. · Functional knowledge of vehicle maintenance, including fuel and fluid levels, tire pressure, battery, fuses, light bulbs, and lift mechanisms. · Strategically review the assigned route before departure and organize the schedule to maximize pick-ups. · Maintain constant communication with Dispatch during the route. · Functional knowledge of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. · Observe all safety rules provided by The Foundry Ministries, Inc., the Alabama Department of Public Safety, and OSHA. Customer Relations : · Serve as an ambassador of The Foundry Ministries, Inc. · Follow departmental guidelines for customer service and resolving customer issues. · Deliver exemplary customer service to donors. Employment Readiness: · Treat each program participant assigned as a rider and to the warehouse with dignity and professionalism. · Provide workforce training to participants in soft skills and technical skills when applicable. · Communicate issues and concerns regarding program participants to management. · Maintain program participant confidentiality at all times. Supervision includes training, encouraging, and collaborating with The Foundry Farm Director on G.R.O.W. action plans Train and supervise program participants assigned to the warehouse in the handling of merchandise for storage, sales, recycling, and discarding.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or approved equivalent experience
Minimum of one (1) year of experience driving large trucks, including essential vehicle inspections and maintenance.
Minimum of one (1) year of warehouse experience.
MVR must be approved by The Foundry's insurance carrier.
Functional knowledge of Microsoft 365, Google Docs, and other job-specific software.
Knowledge of safe lifting/carrying guidelines and other basic safety protocols.
Must be able to work required overtime as assigned by the General Manager, including but not limited to evening shifts and special events.
Physical demands associated with this position include extensive driving, walking, and climbing in and out of the vehicle; lifting 50 pounds regularly; transporting donations to and from various locations in all weather conditions; and wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves and work boots.
You must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, and climb ladders up to 12 feet in height.
You must be able to work in a production and warehouse environment, including exposure to dust and fluctuating temperatures.
You must express yourself verbally and accurately, and loudly or quickly convey verbal instructions.
You must hear and understand speech in person, via telephone, or other devices, and recognize work-associated sounds such as vehicle horns or emergency sirens.
You must have near and far visual acuity and clear peripheral vision.
Organization and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to resolve issues calmly and efficiently.
Comfortable presenting information in person or via various communication channels (telephone, email, social media).
Servant leader.
Quick learning and enjoys the challenge of taking on new assignments.
Willingness to be a team player.

Responsibilities

Oversee the receipt of donations and shipments to and from the warehouse.
Provide supervisory support as requested by the General Manager.
Work cooperatively with all team members and program participants to implement the Enterprise's plan.
Be a team member who promotes and participates in a collegial atmosphere within the Enterprises Department and collaborates with all Enterprises team members to attain the overall departmental goal.
Operate a truck to pick up donations and deliver them to an Enterprise location.
Price donated furniture, including antiques, collectibles, repaired major appliances, and small engine items.
Supervise staff and program participants assigned to the warehouse.
Oversee donation trailers and collection areas, including daily cleaning of the facility's interior and exterior.
Facilitate and supervise the day-to-day receipt of donations from opening the bay doors to clean-up.
Inspect donations to determine what should be priced, what should be recycled, what should be stored, and what should be discarded.
Facilitate the storage and loading of baled clothing, scrap metals, paper, and other recyclable materials.
Responsible for weekly inventory for all donated goods in storage, in and out of storage facilities (including off-site facility).
Communicate with the General Manager to determine when loads of clothing, scrap metals, bric-a-brac, and paper are or will be available for shipment.
Interact with vendors' shippers for all containers to be dropped off with pick-up times and obtain the location of shipment deliveries.
Responsible for scheduling and managing monthly bale loads.
Responsible for opening, closing, and securing all gates and doors as requested.
Primary operator of the donation truck to efficiently pick up and deliver donations as directed by the General Manager.
Functional knowledge of vehicle maintenance, including fuel and fluid levels, tire pressure, battery, fuses, light bulbs, and lift mechanisms.
Strategically review the assigned route before departure and organize the schedule to maximize pick-ups.
Maintain constant communication with Dispatch during the route.
Functional knowledge of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Observe all safety rules provided by The Foundry Ministries, Inc., the Alabama Department of Public Safety, and OSHA.
Serve as an ambassador of The Foundry Ministries, Inc.
Follow departmental guidelines for customer service and resolving customer issues.
Deliver exemplary customer service to donors.
Treat each program participant assigned as a rider and to the warehouse with dignity and professionalism.
Provide workforce training to participants in soft skills and technical skills when applicable.
Communicate issues and concerns regarding program participants to management.
Maintain program participant confidentiality at all times.
Supervision includes training, encouraging, and collaborating with The Foundry Farm Director on G.R.O.W. action plans
Train and supervise program participants assigned to the warehouse in the handling of merchandise for storage, sales, recycling, and discarding.