Box Truck Driver (Production Assist 1) - San Jose

The Salvation Army; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Paid time off

Store discounts

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

Legal advice

Pet insurance

EAP

Job summary

The Salvation Army in San Jose is hiring a Production Assistant 1 to support daily truck operations and donor pickups. You will follow routing directions, load/unload safely, and ensure routes are completed on schedule. This non-exempt role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and courteous customer service in a community-focused program.

Responsibilities include supervising a truck helper in a rehab program and adhering to DOT regulations while maintaining a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Clean Driving Record.
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to operate electronic equipment used for daily route information.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily routing directions and stay on route as directed.
• Complete routes within the approved work schedule with 100% completion.
• Safely load and unload the truck and assist with other trucks as requested.
• Handle donated material with proper safety procedures and PPE.
• Train and supervise a truck helper in their rehabilitation program.
• Report accidents, safety issues, and infractions to the supervisor.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Operate electronic route equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Box Truck Driver (Production Assist 1) - San Jose

Job Category : Drivers

Requisition Number : BOXTR026043

• Posted : October 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $22 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

San Jose ARC
Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center
San Jose, CA 951261845, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 1

DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISOR: TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

GENERAL STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee Stores Discounts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plan
• Legal Advice MetLife
• Pet Insurance
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean Driving Record
• Strong time management and customer service skills
• Ability to operate electronic equipment used for daily route information
• Strong oral and written communication skills

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. 1. Follow daily routing directions and avoid going off route without exception, unless directed by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
2. 2. Manage time daily to ensure route is completed within the approved work schedule. Routes are to be 100% completed each day, without exception, unless approved by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
3. 3. Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of assigned truck. Assist in the safe loading or unloading of other trucks as requested.
4. 4. Handle all donated material with safe handling procedures and assigned personal protective equipment at all times. Donations must be handled properly to ensure they return damage free to their destination.
5. 5. Train, instruct and supervise truck helper in their WTA, keeping in mind that helper is in a rehabilitation program and that good personal and professional work habits are taught by example, as well as by instruction.
6. 6. Responsible for Bag & Tag as instructed by Supervisor and procedure.
7. 7. All pre and post checks must be completed daily. Any exceptions found during the pre-check inspection must be reviewed by the Transportation Supervisor prior to operating the vehicle. Any post-check exceptions must be reviewed with the Transportation Supervisor prior to clocking out for the day. All equipment on the truck must be in working order and properly secured for transport.
8. 8. As a representative of The Salvation Army, ensure that all customers are treated courteously and with good customer service. Immediately report all donor problems and concerns that occur during donation pick-ups to supervisor, through dispatch.
9. 9. Promptly report to immediate supervisor all accidents involving truck, personal injury or property damage.
10. 10. Abide by all DOT regulations and state and local laws while maintaining a safe driving record. Attend all driver safety meetings as required.
11. 11. Report all infractions of safety procedures to the Transportation Supervisor.
12. 12. Adhere to all meal and rest breaks per state law and company policy.
13. 13. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Transportation Supervisor, Director of Production or their designated representatives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to lift up to 100lbs
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks

Travel Required

Yes .

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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