Christmas Driver

Salvation Army Corp; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Salvation Army Corp is seeking a dedicated driver to operate a Salvation Army vehicle for gift pickups at malls, homes, agencies, and churches, transporting donations to the Christmas warehouse. The role involves loading and unloading donations, planning efficient routes, and assisting in warehouse setup during the Christmas season.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and at least two years of driving experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years driving experience.
• Ability to read and communicate English.
• Ability to operate commercial equipment.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50-100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drive Salvation Army vehicle to malls, homes, agencies, and churches to pick up gifts and load them to the Christmas warehouse.
• Plan and follow routes to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries.
• Unload donations and organize them at the warehouse; assist with Christmas displays and setup.
• Deliver bell-ringers and kettles and return to locations as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the vehicle; ensure security of donations at all times.
• Assist in warehouse operations as requested.

Skills

Driving

Valid Driver's License

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Drives Salvation Army vehicle to mall(s) to pick up gifts and take them to the Christmas warehouse. Responsible for driving to and from homes, agencies, and churches to pick up gifts, stockings, etc. Loads and unloads gifts from the vehicle to the warehouse. Operates the vehicle in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and State driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads Christmas donations, gifts, stocks, etc.; ensures the safety, security and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; drives kettle workers to and from kettle locations; assists in performing work at the Christmas warehouse and center as requested.Drive Salvation Army vehicle to and from malls to pick up gifts and take to the Christmas warehouse, organizing scheduling pick-ups by most direct route to arrive at destinations according to schedule.Drives Salvation Army vehicle to homes, agencies, churches, and any other designated location to pick up gifts, stockings, etc. to take to the Christmas warehouse.Interacts with donors and store/homeowners as necessary and in a professional manner that represents the mission of The Salvation Army.Delivers bell-ringers and/or kettles to locations daily; picks up same at end of day; returns to kettle locations as necessary/directed throughout the day to pick up full and/or drop off empty kettles.Maintains cleanliness of Salvation Army vehicle inside and outside.Assist with setting up trees, tables, and stands for Christmas display and disassembling at the end of the Christmas Season.Perform other related work as required.MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read and communicate the English language.Ability to operate commercial equipment.Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing duties given. Ability to perform continuous stooping, standing and climbing as well as lift and carry and/or push/pull moderate (25 – 50 lbs) and possibly heavy (50-100 lbs) materials and donations.WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a warehouse building with some exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, dust and/or disagreeable sights and orders.A High School diploma or GED. and two years driving experience.Valid Driver’s LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans / Disasled