Driver (PT)/CHI

Cradles To Crayons•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver is a part-time member of the Operations team, working approximately 16–20 hours per week in Chicago. The role collects donated children’s items, delivers and distributes partner orders, and supports inventory and facility maintenance. Safe driving and timely pickups and deliveries are central to the position. The Driver spends much of the time in the Greater Chicagoland community, organizing donations at drop-off locations and interacting with volunteers, partners, and donors. The role also unloads donations and stores them appropriately in the warehouse, supports inventory movement and warehouse operations, and helps maintain the facility. The position may assist with Giving Factory production, volunteer support, order fulfillment, and special events as needed.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
Medical clearance for truck and van operation.
Previous delivery or driving experience.
Warehouse experience.
Customer service experience.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
Familiarity with Chicago and surrounding areas and ability to operate a GPS system.
Ability to regularly work a Monday through Friday schedule and attend special events outside the standard schedule.

Responsibilities

Model and promote a positive “One Cradles” culture grounded in the organization’s cultural values.
Safely pick up and deliver donations at locations in the Chicago region.
Organize donations from drop-off locations into Cradles to Crayons vehicles.
Track the amount and type of donations loaded onto vehicles and placed in the warehouse.
Monitor vehicles, ensure they are properly maintained and operational, and report issues to the Warehouse and Inventory Manager.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with donors and partner organizations.
Store warehouse donations safely and properly, keeping aisles unobstructed and free of debris.
Manage onsite collection bins and organize and track received donations.
Work with the operations team to optimize warehouse space.
Perform custodial activities in the warehouse and surrounding grounds.
Assist with warehouse projects and attend special events with Cradles to Crayons vehicles as needed.
Assist with Operations and Giving Factory production when requested, including tasks needed to keep Giving Factory stations running properly.
Provide customer service throughout the volunteer experience, including preparing safe, clean, volunteer-ready stations; helping train Champion volunteers, staff, and interns; communicating shift goals with Champion volunteers; and completing assigned pre-shift, shift, wrap-up, and post-shift responsibilities.
Assist with order fulfillment and warehouse, inventory, receiving, and distribution tasks as directed by the Manager on Duty.
Receive gently used donations in accordance with the Material Handling Policy.
Unload delivery vehicles, whether palletized or floor-loaded, and load vehicles with palletized or unpalletized materials.
Assist the Warehouse Coordinator with inventory movement, organization, and tracking.
Lead volunteers and perform cleaning and sanitizing duties as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.