Driver Helper

San Francisco Goodwill•San Francisco, CA

36d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver Helper performs routine manual work in assisting truck drivers in loading and unloading of goods from one location to the other including retail stores, warehouse, donation sites and businesses. When not in route, the Driver Helper performs a variety of operational functions including warehouse and dock work.

Requirements

1 year of related experience
Ability to understand the turning and backing capabilities of the truck and driver, and be able to communicate directions with understandable hand signals
Respects and has knowledge of cultures, ethnicities, gender, sexual orientations and age groups other than one's own, able to work effectively with all.
Ability to read maps and directions
Must be able to lift 35 to 50 lbs consistently

Responsibilities

Ensures the accountability, security, and safety of the donations when in route
Assists in checking and verifying bills and comply with department guidelines
Provides assistance to driver in reading maps, using radio or phones to connect with dispatcher and assist the driver to back-up trucks or trailers into the doc
Manually loads and unloads trucks
Helps to ensure cleanliness of truck
Assists the driver in customer service issues
Provides assistance to the driver and serve as a "spotter" to guide the truck to the loading dock when needed
Operates material handling equipment as needed
Complies with proper loading and unloading procedure
Checks and verifies receipts of goods
Participate in mandatory testing for drugs and/or alcohol on a random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up basis.
Other duties as assigned