Truck Driver

The Salvation Army in Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Truck Driver for their Calgary DRC. The role encompasses pick-up and delivery services, as well as participation in the reclamation and processing of goods. Candidates must have experience in operating 5-ton trucks and hold a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Reasonable accommodation upon request

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in the safe operation of 5-ton trucks.
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver's abstract.
• One year of experience in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous daily drop-off and pick-up service to assigned Thrift Stores.
• Responsible for daily inspection, completion of logbook, and safe driving.
• Operate standard warehouse equipment such as a forklift and pallet jack.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Responsibility

Good written and oral English

Education

Minimum grade 10 or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

If you are looking to further your career in distribution, consider joining our team. All within an environment that demonstrates our core competencies of collaboration, communication, composure, and being service focused in everything we do.

We provide a passionate fast paced environment where you will be immersed in our operations and service. Firsthand experience of the impact of our work in our communities. We are operational 7 days a week and schedule our employees based on operational needs; days, evenings, weekends and holidays

As a Truck Driver you will provide courteous pick-up and delivery service to donors, guests and Thrift Stores and assist in the efficient and effective reclamation, processing and/or distribution of goods and donations. You will exercise safe and careful driving and material handling procedures while adhering to CVOR requirements, established categories, and standards.

Job Duties

• Provide courteous daily drop-off and pick-up service to assigned Thrift Stores
• Ability to drive a 5-ton truck safely and competently
• Responsible for daily inspection, completion of logbook, and safe and courteous driving of company vehicle and adheres to all CVOR requirements
• Operates standard warehouse equipment such as a forklift, baler, compactor, and pallet jack
• Provide guest service by greeting and assisting guests in a courteous manner when guests are dropping off donations at the Distribution Centre
• Responsible to complete refuse runs to the landfill (where required)
  
  

Participation in cross-docking to facilitate movement of product around the country (where required)

• Comply with all legislative and company policies and procedures adhering to Health and Safety, Operations, and Finance
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in the safe operation of 5-ton trucks
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean drivers abstract and a forklift certification
• One year of experience in a warehouse environment
  
  

Minimum grade 10 or equivalent

• Demonstrated trustworthiness and responsibility
• Good written and oral English (French where required)
• Must be resident in and eligible to work in Canada
  
  

Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion

Working Conditions

• Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis
• Frequent lifting, carrying, standing, walking, bending and twisting
• Ability to work in a variety of environments (exposure to heat, cold, dust, etc.
  
  

Work week: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (days off are Thursdays & Fridays ), work Saturday and Sunday

This Job Posting is for Calgary DRC located at Bay 17, 112 Freeport Cres. Calgary AB T3J 0S9

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $22.04 to $22.88 with a maximum of $23.71.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organization Management

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