Driver Assistant: Flexible Shifts, Donated Goods Delivery

Particular Council of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is hiring a Driver Assistant to support drivers in loading, transporting, and delivering donated goods. The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays and involves assisting with route planning, packing, and customer interactions.

You will work with the Driver to move items between thrift stores and the distribution center, help with sorting donations, and maintain a professional, service-oriented attitude at every stop.

Qualifications

• Must be courteous and service-minded, representing SVDP professionally.
• Punctual and reliable in attendance.
• Able to read and follow established procedures.
• Works well with drivers and staff as part of a team.
• Respect for Catholic Church teachings and SVDP mission.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver with navigation and route planning to keep daily pickup and delivery schedules running efficiently.
• Load and secure merchandise in vehicles to maximize space while keeping loads stable and safe.
• Unload merchandise at designated receiving areas at store and distribution center locations.
• Safely move furniture and other items of various sizes, handling everything with care to prevent damage.
• Help the Driver evaluate donated items for quality, condition, and cleanliness per SVDP standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to donors during pickups and complete receipts and paperwork accurately.
• Collect non-saleable materials, including rags, on an established schedule.
• Assist with routine vehicle inspections; keep vehicles and loading areas clean and organized; document any damage in transit.
• Support distribution center operations between deliveries, including sorting and inventory prep.
• Communicate pickup/delivery status and report safety concerns or issues to the Driver.

Skills

Courteous service

Punctuality

Reading comprehension

Team player

Respect for mission

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is hiring a Driver Assistant to support drivers in loading, transporting, and delivering donated goods. The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays and involves assisting with route planning, packing, and customer interactions.

You will work with the Driver to move items between thrift stores and the distribution center, help with sorting donations, and maintain a professional, service-oriented attitude at every stop.