Box Truck Driver

Goodwill Northern New England; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off Plan

50% Employee discount at Goodwill stores

Job summary

Goodwill Northern New England is seeking a Truck Driver - Box in Augusta, ME. This role involves collecting, transporting, and delivering goods to various locations while ensuring outstanding customer service and maintaining safe operations.

Ideal candidates will have a valid Class B or C driver’s license, a positive attitude, and the ability to handle physical activity. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, and employee discounts at Goodwill stores.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B or C driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to perform routine truck inspections and handle heavy lifting.
• Excellent communication skills in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Transport goods to various retail stores and processing sites.
• Load and unload cargo safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Positive attitude

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Forklift

Box truck

Job description

Description

Location: Augusta, ME

JobSummary:

The Truck Driver - Box works under the direction of the Transportation Coordinator to maintain efficient fleet operations. The role furthers Goodwill’s commitment to achieving triple bottom line results by integrating social, economic, and environmental goals into thinking, planning, and action. Responsibilities include providing outstanding customer service while maintaining a clean, organized truck and safe warehouse, and creating a positive employee and customer experience by modeling Goodwill’s mission and citizenship behaviors at all times.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Collects, transports, and/or delivers goods to various Agency retail stores, processing sites, and salvage operations.
• Drives Agency box truck that requires a Class B or Class C driver’s license, delivers and/or picks up product at specified destination(s) in a courteous and responsible manner.
• Loads and unloads both trucks and tractor trailers, securing cargo before and during transit as necessary.
• Inspects, sorts and processes product into boxes or totes while determining the quality of the product when needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Operates specialized warehouse powered and non-powered equipment.
• Maintains contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions as necessary.
• Obtains and maintains a powered equipment certification.
• Operates forklift in a safe and efficient manner as needed.
• Performs daily maintenance on forklift and trucks as needed.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing and requires an annual DOT physical.
• Maintains accurate mileage and time logs according to state and federal regulations, as well as Agency procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to display a positive, friendly attitude to maintain a positive work environment and provide excellent customer service.
• Valid Class B or C driver’s license permitting operation of a vehicle in the state of operation with a safe driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to handle strenuous physical activity and occasional heavy lifting.
• Demonstrated ability to perform routine truck inspection.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and physical tests which may include drug and alcohol testing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner.
• Criminal background check that meets Agency standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Why Goodwill?

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance offered (offered for full and part time)
• 403(b) retirement plan with Employer Match
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• 7 Working Holidays with premium pay (1.5x hourly rate)
• 50% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
• Local community discounts (Anytime Fitness, Irving, Verizon, Town Fair Tire, and many more)

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