Box Truck Driver - Ohio

goodwillready; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

goodwillready is seeking a Truck Driver to deliver and pick up materials while providing excellent service to donors. The ideal candidate must operate LLGI vehicles and ensure proper load distribution. The role will require 75% truck driving and 25% warehouse work.

A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with a DOT physical. Candidates with a valid CDL are preferred. The position involves physical demands including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle larger loads with equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent required.
• DOT physical required to drive trucks.
• Valid CDL preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up materials as assigned.
• Complete pre-trip checklist and daily trip logs.
• Ensure proper load distribution and customer service.

Skills

Proper operation of LLGI vehicles

Ability to load, unload, and drive trucks safely

Sorting and packing tasks

Work independently

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid CDL (Preferred)

Tools

Trucks

Pallet jacks

Basic warehouse equipment

Job description

Position Objective

The primary responsibility of the Truck Driver position is to deliver and pick up materials, provide excellent service to donors, and support to Donated Goods retail operations.

Essential Duties

• Operates LLGI vehicles on assigned routes and locations.
• Conducts and completes a pre-trip checklist.
• Maintains daily trip log accurately including road and vehicle conditions and information.
• Transports mobile donation center tractor trailer to and from designated location.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Ensures proper load distributions.
• Performs general warehouse duties.
• Complies with all LLGI Policies and Procedures.
• Complies with Motor Vehicle and Department of Transportation laws.
• Provides courteous and professional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Essential Skills

• Requires proper operation of LLGI vehicles and straight trucks.
• The ability to load, unload, and drive trucks in a safe and timely manner.
• The ability to perform sorting and packing tasks to secure donations.
• The ability to work independently.
• The ability to complete all deliveries on time or communicate issues / problems with the Lead Driver or Director of Logistics.

Core Competencies

• Identifies, reports and/or corrects conditions that affect employee safety.
• Practices high work standards for self.
• Demonstrates effectiveness when experiencing changes in work responsibility.
• Manages one’s time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently.
• Interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence and builds trust.
• Initiates Action.
• Demonstrates technical and professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education

High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent.

DOT physical required.

Valid CDL Preferred.

Work Environment

Warehouse environment with frequent exposure to lint and dust generated by handling donated clothes and goods. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time and occasional bending and twisting, with the ability to lift to 50 pounds. Subject to environmental conditions; exposure to heat and cold. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; frequent talking and hearing, and use of close, distance, color, and peripheral vision and depth perception. Occasional travel within territory for training.

• Trucks, trailers, pallet jacks, roll carts, z-racks, basic warehouse equipment, etc.
• Position requires 75% truck driving, 25% material handling / warehouse work.
• Light industrial / warehouse environment.
• Subject to environmental conditions; exposure to heat and cold.
• Requires full use of body and ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push carts weighing up to 250 pounds.
• Ability to use pallet jack with loads of up to 500 pounds.
• Requires ability to lift, reach, bend, and stoop.
• Requires visual acuity to operate vehicle and see to process donations.
• Exposure to allergens including dust, mold, and pet hair.