Production Assistant 1 (Driver) - Long Beach

The Salvation Army Southern California•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Become part of the dedicated Production team at Salvation Army! Together we can continue serve and impact our local community. We are Seeking motivated individuals with driving experience for local pickup and delivery job. Qualified drivers must be able to drive to safely and efficiently, follow directions, interact positively with customers. Also, loading and unloading in a safe, prompt, and competent fashion, while contributing to the success of our Adult Rehabilitation Program. If you are hard-working, accountable and enjoy helping others apply to Salvation Army!

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license
Clean Driving Record
Strong time management and customer service skills
Ability to operate electronic equipment used for daily route information
Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Follow daily routing directions and avoid going off route without exception, unless directed by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
Manage time daily to ensure route is completed within the approved work schedule. Routes are to be 100% completed each day, without exception, unless approved by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of assigned truck. Assist in the safe loading or unloading of other trucks as requested.
Handle all donated material with safe handling procedures and always assigned personal protective equipment. Donations must be handled properly to ensure they return damage free to their destination.
Train, instruct and supervise truck helper in their WTA, keeping in mind that helper is in a rehabilitation program and that good personal and professional work habits are taught by example, as well as by instruction.
Responsible for Bag & Tag as instructed by Supervisor and procedure.
All pre and post checks must be completed daily. Any exceptions found during the pre-check inspection must be reviewed by the Transportation Supervisor prior to operating the vehicle. Any post-check exceptions must be reviewed with the Transportation Supervisor prior to clocking out for the day. All equipment on the truck must be in working order and properly secured for transport.
As a representative of The Salvation Army, ensure that all customers are treated courteously and with good customer service. Immediately report all donor problems and concerns that occur during donation pick-ups to supervisor, through dispatch.
Promptly report to immediate supervisor all accidents involving truck, personal injury or property damage.
Abide by all DOT regulations and state and local laws while maintaining a safe driving record. Attend all driver safety meetings as required.
Report all infractions of safety procedures to the Transportation Supervisor.
Adhere to all meal and rest breaks per state law and company policy.
Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Transportation Supervisor, Director of Production, or their designated representatives.