Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver

The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries • Fort Wayne, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver plays a crucial role in ensuring the Treasure House warehouse is organized, efficient, and safe. Occasionally, the Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver will be a frontline representative of The Rescue Mission assisting the driver with donation pickups, deliveries of customer purchased items, and transporting recycled materials to salvage locations. The Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver should have the heart of a servant in accordance with Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• 1 year experience as a driver.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of internet and email.
• Ability to work with individuals of various socio-economic, ethnic, and racial populations.
• Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Knowledge of truck operating system in order to identify problem areas and assist with preventative maintenance of vehicles.
• Ability to communicate with customers, donors, co-workers, and volunteers in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

Nice To Haves

• Box Truck Driving experience preferred, CDL not required.
• Forklift experience and certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly warehouse by baling clothes, managing trash, loading and unloading trucks, and supporting the donation area as needed.
• Clean, price, and display furniture on the sales floor.
• Address customer inquiries regarding furniture and assist with sales.
• Assist the primary driver, as needed, by picking up and unloading scheduled donations, delivering customer purchased items, and transporting recycled materials to salvage locations.
• Attend quarterly All Staff meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision
• 403b Savings Plan and Generous Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance for Dependents
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED