Box Truck Driver - Full Time

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana•Fort Wayne, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking to hire a full-time Truck Driver, for our routes in Northeast Indiana. This role offers a consistent schedule, competitive wages, and great full-time benefits. The Truck Driver plays a vital role in supporting Goodwill's mission of providing services to the community by organizing and transporting donated goods. The role involves driving an assigned route, with a Material Handler to assist with loading and unloading. There are also opportunities to assist with other operations as needed, such as driving a forklift, helping with the baler, or sorting donations.

Requirements

A valid Chauffeur’s license, “For Hire” endorsement or CDL (With Good driving record)
Ability to pass a DOT Physical
Have at least one (1) year of truck driving experience
Be able to lift, push or pull heavy objects
Be available to work weekends
Must have suitable driving record and be determined insurable by Goodwill Industries’ insurance carrier.
Ability to work within the team concept.
Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the Drug Free Workplace Program.
Fully comply with Goodwill’s Code of Ethics.
Responsible for adhering to all published safety policies as well as the implementation of specific standards that may be assigned.
Responsible for avoiding offensive or inappropriate behavior at work and are responsible for assuring the workplace is free from any type of harassment at all times.
Pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
The ability to fully perform lifting and moving duties is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Operates forklift, if licensed.
Operates baler and compactor.
Pre-sorts donations.

Responsibilities

Drives truck to scheduled points using most efficient route.
Loads and unloads truck as directed.
Moves articles manually, with hand truck, or with pallet jack.
Supervises material handler on route work.
Loads and packs material to prevent articles from damage, and to make effective use of space.
Keeps records of trips, as required by supervisor.
Accepts donations and distributes tax receipts.
Performs daily visual inspection of truck and checks truck fluids.
Reports malfunction of truck or equipment to supervisor as soon as possible.
Keeps required equipment and paperwork in truck or on person at all times.
Keeps cab and inside box of truck clean.
Heavy lifting, pulling and pushing required.
Follows all safety rules and practices.
Operates radio to keep in contact with supervisor.
Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the VP of Operations & E-Commerce in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries.
Maintain a positive work outlook and to project a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor at all times when dealing with customers, donors, co workers, and clients.
Ensures walkways, aisles, exits, and safety equipment areas (i.e., fire extinguishers or fire hoses) are clear and unobstructed.