Production Assistant 1 (Class C Driver)-Salvation Army Bakersfield Adult Rehabilitation Center

The Salvation Army Southern California•Bakersfield, CA

25d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Assistant 1 is responsible for following daily routing directions, managing time to complete routes within the approved work schedule, and ensuring 100% route completion daily. This role involves the safe loading and unloading of assigned trucks, handling donated materials with proper procedures and personal protective equipment, and training/supervising truck helpers. The position also requires performing pre and post-vehicle checks, acting as a courteous representative of The Salvation Army, reporting accidents and safety infractions, and adhering to all DOT regulations and state/local laws. Other duties may be assigned by supervisors.

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 assigned personal protective equipment at all times. 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.
Complete all pre and post checks daily. Review any exceptions found during pre-check inspection with the Transportation Supervisor prior to operating the vehicle. Review any post-check exceptions with the Transportation Supervisor prior to clocking out for the day. Ensure all equipment on the truck is in working order and properly secured for transport.
Ensure that all customers are treated courteously and with good customer service as a representative of The Salvation Army. 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.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Transportation Supervisor, Director of Production or their designated representatives.