Donation Pickup Driver Assistant — Full-Time with Benefits

Kids for the Future; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(K) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

Employee discounts

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Free employee parking

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles is seeking a Driver’s Assistant to help pick up donated goods for our ReStores. You will plan routes with dispatch, communicate with donors, and assist with loading and unloading donations. You may also fill in for drivers when needed.

Responsibilities include verifying items, maintaining receipts, and supporting warehouse operations. A valid CA license and ability to pass background checks are required; some forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid CA Driver’s License, minimum 19 years old with clean DMV record.
• Pass a 10-panel drug test and background check; 75 lb lift test.
• Customer interaction and communication skills are required.
• Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods and work in varying weather.
• OSHA forklift certification preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Vonigo software preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with donors before pick-ups.
• Help guide driver with backing up, parking, and road safety.
• Verify pick-up items with donors and update team if more items are added.
• Safely load and unload items onto the truck and into the warehouse.
• Issue donation receipts and ensure accuracy.
• Communicate with dispatch, management, and supervisors.
• Fill in for drivers as needed.
• Assist at the warehouse/ReStore to complete an 8-hour workday.
• Help with marketing by placing door hangers after pick-ups.

Skills

Driver's license requirement

Customer interaction

Communication skills

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Tools

OSHA forklift certification

Vonigo software

Job description

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles is seeking a Driver’s Assistant to help pick up donated goods for our ReStores. You will plan routes with dispatch, communicate with donors, and assist with loading and unloading donations. You may also fill in for drivers when needed.

Responsibilities include verifying items, maintaining receipts, and supporting warehouse operations. A valid CA license and ability to pass background checks are required; some forklift certification is preferred.