Truck Driver
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The Salvation Army
Spartanburg, SC, US
Summary
The driver is responsible for operating a Salvation Army truck to collect donations and deliver merchandise along scheduled routes. They also assist with warehouse operations and ensure the safety and accountability of all transported items.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: NSC-Spartanburg Family Store - SPARTANBURG, SC, Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $12.25 - $12.25, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Store, Schedule/Hours: Monday-Saturday/Hours Varies
This position is responsible for:
Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled routes to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers. Operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations. Lifts, carries, loads and unloads variety of donations including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc. Ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times. Assists in performing work in the family store and warehouse.
Key Responsibilities:
Review scheduled pick-ups to ensure they are scheduled for the correct day of the week and geographical location.
Organize scheduled pick-ups by most direct routes to save time and fuel consumption.
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.
Unloads donations from truck upon arrival at warehouse; distributes items to appropriate locations in the warehouse.
Ensures the truck meets the scheduled maintenance and performs operators' maintenance in accordance with established standards.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Work requires riding in a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull heavy materials, supplies, and equipment frequently. Heavy mobility: duties are usually performed by combinations of standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching, or transporting merchandise on frequent change basis relieved by fewer periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.
Work is performed in a stockroom, warehouse, or store environment where there are discomforts associated with changes in weather; there are occasional discomforts associated with noise, crowds, dust, lint, chemical odors and the like.
Employee Benefits:
PTO
Health Benefits
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
High School diploma or G.E.D. And
One (1) year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van OR
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Founded
1865
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Nonprofit
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA