Donation Route Assistant: Truck & Lifting

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Plan Available

Retirement Savings Plan Available

Supplemental Insurance Available

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store – Vero Beach, FL is seeking a full-time vehicle-assistant to support donation pickups. You will ride in the Salvation Army truck, assist the driver, lift heavy items, and help ensure route safety and donation processing.

No formal education is required; basic map reading and attention to safety are essential. The role includes potential benefits such as health plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; six months experience lifting heavy items such as appliances or furniture.
• Ability to read and follow maps or written directions.
• Willingness to ride in a Salvation Army truck and assist on routes.

Responsibilities

• Rides in a Salvation Army truck on scheduled routes to pick up donated items.
• Inspects donated items for policy compliance and explains acceptability to customers.
• Lifts and packs items to maximize space and protect items during transport.
• Prepares donation receipts for customers and ensures accuracy.
• Maintains good donor relations and represents The Salvation Army positively.
• Unloads donations at the warehouse and assists with loading for disposal.

Skills

Driver helper

Heavy lifting

Map reading

Route navigation

Customer service

Tools

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

The Salvation Army Thrift Store – Vero Beach, FL is seeking a full-time vehicle-assistant to support donation pickups. You will ride in the Salvation Army truck, assist the driver, lift heavy items, and help ensure route safety and donation processing.

No formal education is required; basic map reading and attention to safety are essential. The role includes potential benefits such as health plans and paid time off.