Driver & Warehouse Assistant

Denver Rescue Mission • Denver, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ministry Outreach Center Driver & Warehouse Assistant is responsible for transporting and picking up materials and people as directed by the Receiving & Distribution Supervisor. As much as possible, these trips will occur during regular office hours. However, emergency situations may arise that require trips outside of the normal business hours. The position will also be responsible for daily warehouse responsibilities, not limited to processing donations, mentoring and supervising program participants, as well as maintaining the overall cleanliness of the warehouse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. A combination of education and experience can be substituted
• Must be 25 years of age to qualify under Denver Rescue Mission’s insurance policy.
• Willingness to operate forklift and obtain forklift certification.
• Willingness to operate tow truck and obtain tow truck certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days of hire date.
• Strong work ethic, communication skills and the ability to resolve conflict professionally.
• Proficient at following a schedule.
• A friendly and thankful attitude to all donors, staff, and volunteers.
• Basic knowledge of Windows software applications.
• Able to lift at least 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Willingness to work overtime on weekends and some holidays.
• Active Driver’s License and ability to meet DRM insurability standards, as a limited amount of work-related travel may be required.
• Must be a Christian holding to the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith, expressed by a personal testimony and Christian conduct.

Responsibilities

• Picks up and delivers gift-in-kind donations with fleet box trucks, based on the needs established in the daily staff meetings.
• Supervises and mentors New Life Program participants on warehouse procedures and expectations.
• Transports critical supplies, including meals to and from Denver Rescue Missions’ kitchens and shelters.
• Purchases and transports materials as requested by the Ministry Outreach Center Director, Receiving and Distribution Supervisor, or other staff.
• Picks up and loads furniture from donors’ residences.
• Ensures fleet vehicles are fueled, thoroughly cleaned, and properly maintained.
• Completes Department of Transportation pre-trip inspections on required fleet vehicles.
• Ensures forklifts and floor scrubbers are properly maintained.
• Transports New Life Program participants to Denver Rescue Mission sites and various functions.
• Delivers office furniture and other materials to various Denver Rescue Mission sites.
• Assists in snowplowing when necessary.
• Promotes a healthy spiritual environment and exhibits an encouraging and respectful manner at all times.
• Displays the ideals of “humble, hungry and smart” as described in Patrick Lencioni’s book, The Ideal Team Player.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects and trainings, utilizing Agile and Lean Methodologies and promoting departmental values.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Maintains frequent communication with the Receiving & Distribution Supervisor on warehouse tasks. This can include, but is not limited to, processing donations from the donation dock, sweeping and picking up trash around the warehouse, and helping organize the racking, cooler, and freezer.
• Assists in the organization of volunteer projects around the warehouse.
• Encourages and holds participants accountable through Scribe software by writing Humble, Hungry, Smart assessments and Incident Reports when appropriate.
• Assists Commodity Assistance Partners in the check-out process as they take food and other items from the Ministry Outreach Center.
• Willingness to engage in continuous improvement projects and training.
• Assists the Food Distribution Coordinator and Client Services Coordinator as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Receiving & Distribution Supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans include medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday pay, plus paid birthday off and ‘refreshment’ day.
• Tuition reimbursement and child adoption benefits.
• Employer paid term life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D.
• Health savings account with generous employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid parental and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED