Truck Helper (8083)
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The Salvation Army
Fort Myers, FL, US
Summary
The truck helper assists in picking up donations by riding in a truck, lifting and hauling items, and unloading them at the warehouse. They also help navigate the driver to destinations and maintain positive relationships with donors.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: FLA-Ft Myers Thrift CSRC - Ft Myers, FL 33919Salary Range: $15.50 HourlyJob Category: StoreSchedule/Hours: 40
This position is responsible for:
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/store.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
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.
Maintains good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
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.
Employee Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
Life Insurance
Retirement Plans and more!
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
No formal education required
Six months experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture. Valid State Driver’s License.
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid State Drivers License
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