Truck Driver/Warehouse Assistant

The Salvation Army Southern California•Baker City, OR

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position drives a truck to collect donations from various locations, unloads and stores them at the local building/warehouse, and assists with warehouse and Social Services activities under the direction of the Service Extension Director. The role also helps the Service Center Director with Christmas fundraising and distribution, food distribution, other seasonal distributions or assistance, and daily services at the Baker City Service Center. The position has access to confidential information, which must be kept confidential. It involves working with minimum supervision and a high degree of independence, and requires flexibility and a cooperative spirit. The employee must observe The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and ensure work-related conduct does not undermine its mission. The Salvation Army’s dress code is shared at employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or two years of work experience.
At least three years of driving experience.
Safe driving record and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Valid Oregon driver’s license; must also be able to show proof of insurance and have access to a motor vehicle.
Ability to maintain the truck, including refilling DEF, checking fluids and tire pressure, and completing trip logs.
Good communication skills with coworkers and the public.
Ability to work in a team environment and remain focused in a sometimes chaotic environment.
Ability to follow instructions and safety requirements and to treat customers and coworkers respectfully and courteously.
Ability to pass The Salvation Army Decision Driving Test with a score of 75 or better.
Ability to pass a criminal background or criminal history information check for work with vulnerable youth and/or adults.
Must be insurable and remain insured by The Salvation Army’s insurance.
Ability to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, twist, grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
Ability to lift 40 pounds regularly and lift up to 100 pounds with assistance on occasion, with no restrictions.
Required vision abilities include close and distance vision; duties also regularly require use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and the ability to talk and hear.

Responsibilities

Drive a truck to collect donations from various locations and transport them to the local building or warehouse.
Unload and store collected donations.
Assist with warehouse and Social Services activities under the direction of the Service Extension Director.
Help with Christmas fundraising and distribution, food distribution, other seasonal distributions or assistance, and daily services at the Baker City Service Center.
Be courteous and helpful to everyone while driving.
Inspect the truck daily and promptly report needed corrections to the supervisor.
Keep the truck clean and presentable, including its interior.
Refuel the truck and replenish DEF as necessary; check tire pressure and regularly examine tires.
Monitor the first aid kit and fire extinguisher to ensure they are stocked and up to date.
Drive safely and courteously and obey traffic laws.
Sort donated clothing, shoes, miscellaneous items, books, electronics, and household items.
Break down cardboard boxes of various sizes.
Empty trash and metal containers.
Operate a clothing baler.
Assist with loading the trailer with clothes, bales, shoes, books, and miscellaneous items.
Assist with property maintenance, including weeding, washing windows, picking up trash, and applying ice melt when appropriate.
Complete other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.
Complete and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Check and The Salvation Army’s driver safety course.
Maintain confidentiality and follow instructions and safety requirements.