Driver Loader/Foodbank Helper

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Sydney, NS

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides pick-up and/or delivery services to and from donors, clients, or customers through the application of safe driving and material handling procedures (as a relief or secondary driver). It also provides basic general support and maintenance in a warehouse, food bank, or Ministry Unit.

Requirements

Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Completion of High School Diploma.
Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
Up to 1 year of safe driving experience.
Valid full Driver’s License for the province; an original copy of a current Driver’s Abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.
Strong navigation skills.
Demonstrated safe driving practices.
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Professional, service-oriented approach internally and externally.
Exceptional organizational, prioritizing and time management skills.
Self-motivated and disciplined self-starter.
Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
Must comply with all Salvation Army policies, procedures, and associated legislation.

Nice To Haves

Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe and careful handling of all deliveries and pickups using an assigned Salvation Army (TSA) vehicle in a timely and secure manner.
Load and unload goods at designated facilities.
Demonstrate a pleasant manner with the public.
Pick up supplies, donations, or run any errands for the office.
Weigh and pack away all goods (food donations) received.
Perform circle checks of vehicle, checking air, water, oil, and other items to ensure equipment is in good working condition.
Maintain program vehicle log and report any problems.
Maintain complete and accurate records (mileage, fuel costs, issues encountered).
Responsible for the security and safe operation of the vehicle and other assigned equipment.
Ensure program vehicle is clean with all personal items removed daily.
Cleaning and sanitizing of supplies and equipment used.
Maintain knowledge of legislative and organization policies such as health and safety regulations/policies, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts.
May perform unloading, sorting, packing, storing, loading of donations ensuring integrity of donations are maintained.
May sort donations for distribution based on established standards of quality and distinguishes between discarded and good quality merchandise according to policy.
May build food hampers for the food bank and deliver them to the appropriate areas and/or provide emergency food hampers to clients as directed by caseworker or supervisor.
May direct work of volunteers who assist in the warehouse, MU, food bank.
May perform basic maintenance of/in warehouse, MU, food bank (patch painting, basic furniture repair, etc.) and assist with snow cleaning and basic groundskeeping.
Pack food orders for the clients.
Maintaining the Standards and Procedures.