Truck Driver - Full Time (Northeast Indiana)

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana•Fort Wayne, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking to hire a full-time Truck Driver for routes in Northeast Indiana. This role offers a consistent schedule and career development resources. The Truck Driver plays a vital role in supporting the mission of providing services to the community by organizing and transporting donated goods. The Operations Team of Drivers and Material Handlers are essential to this process. If not on the road, duties may include operating a forklift, helping with the baler, or sorting donations.

Requirements

A valid Chauffeur’s license, “For Hire” endorsement or CDL (With Good driving record)
Ability to pass a DOT Physical
At least one (1) year of truck driving experience
Be able to lift, push or pull heavy objects
Be available to work weekends
Must have suitable driving record and be determined insurable by Goodwill Industries’ insurance carrier.
Ability to work within the team concept.
Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the Drug Free Workplace Program.
Fully comply with Goodwill’s Code of Ethics.
Employees are responsible for being knowledgeable about Goodwill’s code of ethics and respective policies and procedures, and for conducting themselves accordingly.
Employees are responsible for adhering to all published safety policies as well as the implementation of specific standards that may be assigned.
Employees are expected to report unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
All employees are responsible for avoiding offensive or inappropriate behavior at work and are responsible for assuring the workplace is free from any type of harassment at all times.
Employees are expected to be familiar with and follow all published procedures, including reporting incidences and cooperating with investigations.

Nice To Haves

Operates forklift, if licensed.
Operates baler and compactor.
Pre-sorts donations.

Responsibilities

Drives truck to scheduled points using most efficient route.
Loads and unloads truck as directed.
Moves articles manually, with hand truck, or with pallet jack.
Supervises material handler on route work.
Loads and packs material to prevent articles from damage, and to make effective use of space.
Keeps records of trips, as required by supervisor.
Accepts donations and distributes tax receipts.
Performs daily visual inspection of truck and checks truck fluids.
Reports malfunction of truck or equipment to supervisor as soon as possible.
Keeps required equipment and paperwork in truck or on person at all times.
Keeps cab and inside box of truck clean.
Heavy lifting, pulling and pushing required.
Follows all safety rules and practices.
Operates radio to keep in contact with supervisor.
Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the VP of Operations & E-Commerce in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries.
Maintain a positive work outlook and to project a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor at all times when dealing with customers, donors, co workers, and clients.
Ensures walkways, aisles, exits, and safety equipment areas (i.e., fire extinguishers or fire hoses) are clear and unobstructed.