Kettle Driver
About The Position
The Kettle Driver drives a Salvation Army vehicle to collect Christmas gifts and donations from malls, homes, agencies, and churches and transport them to the Christmas warehouse. The role also delivers bell-ringers and kettles to locations, picks them up at the end of the day, and makes additional trips as directed. The driver loads and unloads donations, helps with Christmas warehouse and center work as requested, and interacts professionally with donors and property owners in a way that represents The Salvation Army's mission. The position is seasonal and part-time, based in Panama City, Florida.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of driving experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to operate commercial equipment.
- Ability to exert the physical energy required to perform the duties.
- Ability to perform continuous stooping, standing, and climbing.
- Ability to lift, carry, and/or push or pull moderate (25–50 lb) and possibly heavy (50–100 lb) materials and donations.
Responsibilities
- Drive a Salvation Army vehicle to malls and other destinations to collect gifts and deliver them to the Christmas warehouse.
- Schedule pickups using the most direct route and arrive at destinations according to schedule.
- Drive to homes, agencies, and churches to pick up gifts, stockings, and other donations.
- Deliver bell-ringers and/or kettles to locations daily and pick them up at the end of the day.
- Return to kettle locations as necessary or directed to pick up full kettles and/or drop off empty kettles.
- Load and unload gifts, stockings, and other donations from the vehicle to the warehouse.
- Operate the vehicle in compliance with Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations.
- Ensure the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations.
- Drive kettle workers to and from kettle locations.
- Assist with work at the Christmas warehouse and center as requested.
- Interact professionally with donors and store or home owners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
