Box Truck Driver - Ohio

Goodwill Industries International, Inc.; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries International, Inc. is seeking a reliable Truck Driver to operate LLGI vehicles on assigned routes, perform pre-trip inspections, and maintain accurate trip logs.

The role includes transporting a mobile donation center tractor trailer and assisting with loading and unloading, while ensuring safe loading practices and DOT compliance. The position emphasizes independent work, on-time deliveries, courteous donor service, and adherence to all policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• DOT physical required.
• CDL license preferred.
• Ability to perform pre-trip inspections.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Safe driving

CDL license

Pre-trip inspection

Load and unload cargo

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL license preferred

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:

• 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.

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.