Production Assist 1 (Driver)

The Salvation Army Southern California•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Production Assistant 1 works in the Production department of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. The role drives assigned routes, handles donated materials, supports safe truck operations, and provides courteous customer service during donation pickups. The employee also trains and supervises a truck helper, who is participating in a rehabilitation program, by providing instruction and modeling good work habits. The position reports to the Transportation Supervisor. The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is a no-fee program that assists men and women in completing its rehabilitation program. The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church; its ministry is motivated by the love of God, and its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Clean driving record and ability to pass an MVR.
Strong time-management skills.
Strong customer-service skills.
Ability to operate electronic equipment used for daily route information.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or continuously.
Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files, carts, racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks, and hand trucks.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive-motion tasks.

Responsibilities

Follow daily routing directions and do not go off route unless directed by the Transportation Supervisor or designee.
Manage time to complete the entire route within the approved work schedule, unless an exception is approved by the Transportation Supervisor or designee.
Safely load and unload the assigned truck and assist with other trucks as requested.
Handle donated materials safely, using assigned personal protective equipment, and protect donations from damage.
Train, instruct, and supervise the truck helper in their work tasks, modeling and teaching good personal and professional work habits.
Complete Bag & Tag duties as instructed by the Supervisor and applicable procedure.
Complete daily pre- and post-checks; review pre-check exceptions with the Transportation Supervisor before operating the vehicle and post-check exceptions before clocking out.
Ensure truck equipment is in working order and secured for transport.
Treat customers courteously and provide good customer service; promptly report donation-pickup problems and concerns to the supervisor through dispatch.
Promptly report accidents involving the truck, personal injury, or property damage to the immediate supervisor.
Follow DOT regulations and state and local laws, maintain a safe driving record, and attend required driver safety meetings.
Report safety-procedure infractions to the Transportation Supervisor.
Take meal and rest breaks in accordance with state law and company policy.
Perform other duties assigned by the Transportation Supervisor, Director of Production, or their designated representatives.