Driver

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory in Apache Junction, AZ, is seeking a Part-Time Driver to support the food pantry and donation logistics. A valid AZ driver’s license, clean driving record, ability to drive a box truck, and willingness to obtain a Food Handlers certificate within 30 days are required.

Responsibilities include picking up food, weighing and separating donations, submitting receipts and logs, keeping vehicles and equipment clean, and assisting volunteers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 21+ with valid AZ driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Maintain Salvation Army Driver's Test Certification.
• Service minded, team player, able to work independently.
• Pass criminal background check.
• Food Handlers certificate within 30 days of employment.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Pass The Salvation Army online fleet driving test.
• Understand and carry out instructions related to equipment and use it safely.
• Able to drive a box truck.
• Follow established policy guidelines and directions.

Responsibilities

• Pickup food from scheduled locations.
• Submit receipts, reports, and Vehicle Inspection Logs.
• Unload, weigh, and separate donated food and take temperatures.
• Clean truck weekly.
• Clean equipment regularly.
• Keep records of all incoming food with dates and rotating stock.
• Help put food away as needed.
• Report equipment issues promptly.
• Work with volunteers assisting on the truck and/or the food pantry.
• Other driving duties during the Holiday Season as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned to assist in the function of the organization.

Skills

Team player

Independent work

Initiative

Background check clearance

Lift 50 pounds

Safety awareness

Box truck driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handlers certificate

Job description

LOCATION: Apache Junction Corps - Apache Junction, AZ

STATUS: Part-Time/Non-Exempt

MISSION 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Must be 21 years or older with a valid Arizona Driver's License and have a clean driving record
• Ability to maintain Salvation Army Driver's Test Certification
• Must be a service minded team player with the ability to work independently and show initiative
• Required to successful pass a criminal background check
• Must have or obtain a Food Handlers certificate within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must pass The Salvation Army's online fleet driving test
• Understand and carry out instructions related to the use of equipment and use it in a safe manner
• Ability to work within established policy guidelines and accept directions and follow instruction
• Ability to drive a box truck

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pick up food from various locations as scheduled
• Submit receipts, reports, and Vehicle Inspection Logs on a regular basis
• Unload, weigh, and separate donated food and take temperatures
• Clean truck weekly
• Clean equipment regularly
• Help keep records of all incoming food by dating the outside of the cases (or units) with the proper received date rotating stock on a regular basis as needed
• Help put food away as needed
• Report equipment issues in a timely manner
• Work with volunteers assigned to helping on the truck and/or the food pantry
• Other driving duties during the Holiday Season as assigned
• Other duties as assigned to assist in the function of the organization

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. Employment is contingent upon passing the physical examination as mentioned above. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodations needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer and to understand written information.

EDUCATION

High School or Equivalent (required)

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Driver's License (required)

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