Box Truck Driver - Pennsylvania

Goodwill Industries International, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Truck Driver to deliver and pick up materials while providing excellent service to donors. This position requires a valid CDL Class B license and entails 75% driving and 25% material handling in a light industrial environment. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong safety practices and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL Class B with Class A preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Strong commitment to safety and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks for delivery and pickup of materials.
• Maintain accurate trip logs and perform vehicle inspections.
• Assist in loading and unloading cargo.

Skills

Safe truck operation

Loading and unloading skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid CDL Class B (Class A 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 tractor trailers 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 tractor trailers 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

Valid CDL Class B (Class A 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.

Plant 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. 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.