Part Time Driver Helper
About The Position
The National Diabetes Trust is Canada’s largest charitable clothing and small household good collection service. With more than 5,000 donations bins and an active home pick-up service in communities across Canada (excluding Quebec), we collect unwanted gently used clothing and household items, using them to raise much-needed funds for Diabetes Canada. Each year, the program diverts more than 100 million pounds of clothing and household items from landfill sites across Canada. As an employee on the National Diabetes Trust team, you are part of our national coverage in 2,500 communities, with 28 operations and 100 trucks. Join a team that is making a difference raising money for life altering charitable programs, all while helping the environment. This role will work up to 15 hours per week. A consistent schedule will be developed in collaboration with operational needs. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the driver helper assists drivers in loading and unloading clothing and household items to or from trailers in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
Requirements
- Grade 12 Education or equivalent experience
- Ability to project a positive professional image to the public
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people
- Ability to work independently and as team
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and under pressure
- Health and safety conscious
- Ability to react professionally to work-related emergencies
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and, where applicable, must have a valid work permit or study permit that allows the candidate to fulfill the requirements of the role.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Climbing up and down stairs (trailers) to secure and unsecure the load as well as to perform checks
- Bending and standing with weight
- Pulling, pushing and torso twisting movements to transfer materials from trailer onto dolly
- Pulling, lifting or flipping materials
Responsibilities
- Help the driver in loading/unloading trailer as required
- Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers
- Maintain priorities of safety, efficiency, timeliness, and customer service
- Obtain and follow clear direction from supervisors/ managers and ensure a high level of effectiveness
- Help with the checking of equipment to ensure all safety requirements are met including secure un/loading and all other needs for the safe transportation of goods on a timely basis
- Prepare trailer for reloading and assist operations staff as required
- Maintain the general appearance and housekeeping of the trailer and dispose of waste in bins provided
- Follow all regulations and company policies and procedures
- Additional duties as required ensuring the effective function of Operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
