Truck Helper (7507)

The Salvation Army • Fayetteville, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in picking up donations by riding in a Salvation Army truck, lifting, carrying, and hauling donations into the truck and unloading them at the warehouse. The role also involves assisting the Truck Driver with navigation, ensuring the safety and security of donations, performing routine vehicle maintenance, and assisting in the thrift/family store and warehouse operations. This includes sorting, pricing, and preparing donated items for display, as well as maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the store and warehouse facilities.

Requirements

• No formal education required.
• Six (6) months' experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture, or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid State Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Assists in picking-up donations by riding in a Salvation Army truck and lifting, carrying, and/or hauling donations into the truck and unloading the same at the warehouse.
• Assists in navigating for the Truck Driver.
• Ensures the accountability, security, and safety of the donations when in route.
• Assists in maintaining the vehicle in proper working order and in compliance with established standards.
• Assists in performing work in the thrift/family store and warehouse.
• Receives, sorts, prices and prepares donated items for display in the store.
• Determines suitability and pricing of items based on established standards.
• Assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area.
• Cleans and maintains the stores and storage facilities.
• Rides in a Salvation Army truck on a scheduled route in order to pick-up donated items.
• Assists in navigating driver to destinations by reading a map and/or hand-written directions.
• Inspects donated items briefly to ensure they can be used according to established policies and procedures.
• Explains policy to customers regarding the types of items that can be accepted.
• Lifts, carries, and/or hauls donations into truck.
• Packs items in truck in a manner that maximizes use of space, protects items from damage, and ensures safety.
• Prepares donation receipts for customers.
• Ensures the accuracy and completeness of donation receipts.
• Maintains good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
• Unloads donations from truck upon arrival at warehouse.
• Distributes items to appropriate locations in the warehouse.
• Loads truck of items to be taken to the dump.
• Delivers appliances and furniture purchased by customers.
• Performs routine maintenance of the truck; checks fluid levels regularly.
• Coordinates and may participate in repair work as needed.
• Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brac, etc. according to the category and condition.
• Selects items suitable for store display and distributes same to appropriate area for further sorting and/or pricing.
• Discards items in accordance with established procedures.
• Tags items with specially coded tickets and/or prices in accordance with established procedures.
• Hangs clothes on hangers and places the same on clothes racks.
• Packs items in boxes and marks boxes accordingly.
• Assists in transporting boxes to the appropriate storage area.
• Prepares non-suitable clothes for the bailer.
• Lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for further processing, storage or displaying in store.
• Maintains warehouse area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Cleans floors, tables and work areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; cleans sinks and toilets, polishes mirrors, and replenishes supplies.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, and waxes floors.
• Sweeps sidewalks.
• Cleans windows.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Empties trash cans.
• Collects trash from grounds.
• Assists in monitoring light fixtures to ensure all light bulbs are in working order.
• Replaces light bulbs as necessary.
• Cleans donated furniture and appliances before they are priced and displayed.
• Removes trash and non-saleable items from the store to the outside trash area or dumpster.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the truck driver as needed.
• Assists in performing work in the warehouse as needed.
• Assists in maintaining the neatness and cleanliness of the warehouse and loading dock area.
• Performs other related work as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off - 90-day waiting period
• Christmas Remembrance - Available Immediately
• Voluntary Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed