Truck Driver/Warehouse Assistant

The Salvation Army Southern California•Baker City, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for driving a truck to collect donations from various locations and bring them and unload them and store them at our local building/warehouse, plus assist at the warehouse (Social Services) under the direction of the Service Extension Director. This position helps the Service Center Director during Christmas Fundraising, Christmas Distribution, Food Distribution, other distributions or assistance that is seasonal, or part of the daily services provided at the Baker City Service Center.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent or two years’ work experience
Safe driving record.
Prior experience driving a truck with a gross vehicle weight of 25,999 that has air brakes.
Ability to maintain the truck (DEF fluid refiles, checking all fluids, air pressure of tires and filling trip logs etc.).
Prior experience driving a truck.
Possess an Oregon driver’s license.
Good communication skills with coworkers and with the public.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work in a sometimes-chaotic environment while remaining focused on the task at hand.
Ability to follow instructions and safety requirements.
Present a respectful, courteous attitude toward customers & fellow workers.
Possess a valid Driver’s License.
Acceptable MVR report.
Pass The Salvation Army Decision Driving Test with a score of 75 or better.
Pass criminal background check for working with vulnerable youth and/or adults.
Be insurable and remain insured by The Salvation Army’s insurance.
Must have the ability to, but not limited to, the following: sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis, grasp, push, pull objects, reach overhead, lift 40 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds assisted on occasion with no restrictions.
Must hold a valid driver's license, be able to show proof of insurance and have access to a motor vehicle.
All drivers must complete and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Check and The Salvation Army's driver safety course.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check.

Nice To Haves

A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) is not necessary.

Responsibilities

Drive a truck to collect donations from various locations.
Unload and store donations at the local building/warehouse.
Assist at the warehouse (Social Services) under the direction of the Service Extension Director.
Help the Service Center Director during Christmas Fundraising, Christmas Distribution, Food Distribution, and other seasonal distributions or assistance.
Inspect truck daily and report any corrections needed immediately to Supervisor.
Ensure truck is clean and presentable (including interior).
Gas and DEF as necessary. Check tire pressure and examine tires regularly.
Monitor first aid kit and fire extinguisher to ensure they are stocked and up to date.
Drive in a safe, courteous manner and obey all traffic laws.
Help with sorting donations such as clothes, shoes, Miscellaneous items, Books, Electronics and Household items.
Break down cardboard boxes of various sizes.
Empty trash and metal containers.
Run a clothing bailer.
Assist with the loading of the trailer with clothes, bails, shoes and books and miscellaneous items.
Assist with property maintenance such as weeding, washing windows, picking up trash and putting down ice melting during appropriate weather seasons.