Driver Helper Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
• Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
• High school or G.E.D. preferred but not required.
• Prior experience driving a box truck preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid State Drivers License (preferred)
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
• Duties require frequent periods of physical mobility including but not limited to standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, and lifting.
• Physical duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.
• Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with lifting, moving, and carrying heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.) frequently.

Responsibilities

• Assists Truck Driver in lifting and stacking donations in the truck and unloading/loading truck.
• Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Maintains good relationships with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
• Places and arranges furniture, appliances, books, or other heavy items in the store as directed.
• 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.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and loading dock area; picks up trash and debris surrounding the grounds as requested.
• Assists with placing items in the store as needed.
• Assists customers in carrying purchased/ donated items in/out of the store.
• Performs other duties as assigned.