Donations Route Driver & Production Assistant

The Salvation Army; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Production Assistant (Truck Driver) to complete driving routes for pickup and/or drop off of donations at the warehouse, assigned donation boxes, and at donor homes.

Responsibilities include ensuring vehicle security, performing daily inspections, planning routes, loading/unloading, and representing the organization professionally to customers. The role supports work therapy programs and may involve assisting thrift-store operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Valid driver’s license for assigned vehicles and acceptable DMV record. Must pass driving test.
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
• Must be able to read maps and plan and prioritize daily route coverage.
• Must be able to use Ipad with GPS, texting and truck inspection report.
• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Medical card required depending on city and/or state requirement.
• Passing a DOT Physical is a requirement of the job, and failure to do so could result in immediate termination of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and safe operation of the vehicle and equipment; report accidents to supervisor.
• Perform daily walk around inspection of vehicle, check fluids, report problems.
• Ensure truck cab and box are clean and personal items are removed daily.
• Plan daily routing based on pick-ups and make all scheduled calls.
• Develop assigned route and manage bagging/carding on both sides and across the street.
• Represent The Salvation Army professionally to customers and follow the Manual for Production Assistants.
• Maintain professional appearance per dress code.
• Maintain delivery manifests, trip logs, etc.
• Load and unload truck; secure goods to prevent damage.
• Assist Thrift Store staff when delivering items and supervise Truck Helper.
• Support work therapy program by modeling professional conduct.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Lift 100 lbs

Route planning

GPS/Ipad usage

Customer service

DOT physical

Tools

GPS device

Job description

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Production Assistant (Truck Driver) to complete driving routes for pickup and/or drop off of donations at the warehouse, assigned donation boxes, and at donor homes.

Responsibilities include ensuring vehicle security, performing daily inspections, planning routes, loading/unloading, and representing the organization professionally to customers. The role supports work therapy programs and may involve assisting thrift-store operations.