Production Assistant (Driver)

The Salvation Army Central Territory•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Production Assistant / Driver operates a Salvation Army box truck to safely collect and transport donated goods in support of the Adult Rehabilitation Center’s faith-based recovery and community programs. The hands-on position combines warehouse operations, donor interaction, and safe driving practices in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and organizational standards. The role is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and pays $15.00 per hour. It is full-time with flexible shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, and some weekends. The employee represents The Salvation Army professionally and treats donors courteously and respectfully. The role involves completing scheduled pickups and deliveries, loading and unloading donations carefully, using mobile dispatch tools for routes and schedules, communicating with dispatch, warehouse, and supervisory staff, and supporting program beneficiaries with work-therapy goals through guidance and mentoring. The employee conducts daily pre- and post-trip inspections, follows safety and reporting procedures, uses assigned personal protective equipment, and adheres to the driver dress code. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of licensed driving experience operating trucks or similar vehicles, a valid Kansas or Missouri driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record, and a DOT-compliant license appropriate for operating a box truck. A current Medical Examiner’s Certificate is required as applicable under DOT rules. Applicants must pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and background check before hire. The work takes place in store, warehouse, and on-road driving environments and involves frequent physical activity, lifting, walking, and bending, with possible dust exposure, moderate noise, and temperature fluctuations. The Salvation Army describes its benefits as including health coverage, paid time off and holidays, retirement savings with employer match eligibility, insurance options, an employee assistance program, and growth, training, and career development opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of licensed driving experience operating trucks or similar vehicles.
Valid Kansas or Missouri state driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record.
DOT-compliant license appropriate for operating a box truck in the employee’s state of residence.
Current Medical Examiner’s Certificate (Med Card), as required by federal and state DOT regulations.
Successfully pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and background check before hire.
Strong communication and customer-service skills; the posting also specifies strong English communication skills.
Basic computer and mobile-device proficiency, including routing, reporting, payroll-system, and mobile-application use.
Basic math skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Excellent manual dexterity and professional demeanor.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Good hearing and vision, including close vision, distance vision, and focus adjustment.
Ability to regularly stand and use hands to handle, feel, hear, and talk; frequently walk and reach; and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Responsibilities

Professionally represent The Salvation Army and treat donors courteously and respectfully.
Safely operate a DOT-regulated box truck to complete scheduled donation pickups and deliveries.
Load and unload donated goods carefully, preserving items and keeping the vehicle organized.
Follow assigned routes and schedules using mobile dispatch tools, including DSS and an iPad.
Communicate effectively with dispatch, warehouse, and supervisory staff.
Support program beneficiaries in achieving work-therapy goals through guidance and mentoring.
Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, checking air, oil, water, tires, lights, and safety equipment.
Comply with DOT and OSHA regulations and organizational safety standards.
Immediately report accidents, injuries, property damage, and safety concerns.
Wear assigned personal protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, or back guards.
Maintain a neat appearance and follow The Salvation Army driver dress code.
Be available for flexible hours, including early mornings, late evenings, and some weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, with multiple plan options.
Prescription coverage through Express Scripts, including mail-order options.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent-care expenses.
Employer-paid basic life insurance and options to purchase additional voluntary life coverage for the employee and dependents.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, with income-protection buy-up options.
Supplemental Aflac accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans.
MetLife pet insurance, with preventive-care options.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal, and financial resources available 24/7.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Retirement savings plan (403b) with employer match eligibility.
Opportunities for growth, training, and career development.