Kettle Driver

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in Panama City, FL is seeking a reliable driver to collect gifts from malls and homes for the Christmas warehouse. You will operate a Salvation Army vehicle, follow state regulations, and ensure safe handling of donations.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, transporting kettles, and assisting at the Christmas warehouse. Must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and at least two years of driving experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Two years driving experience preferred or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to lift and carry moderate to heavy donations (25–100 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Drive Salvation Army vehicle to malls to pick up gifts and take them to the Christmas warehouse.
• Load and unload gifts from vehicle to warehouse.
• Deliver kettles and bell-ringers to locations and return to kettles as needed.
• Interacts with donors in a professional manner representing The Salvation Army.
• Assist in warehouse operations and center as needed.

Skills

Driving

Valid driver’s license

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

This position is responsible for:Drives Salvation Army vehicle to mall(s) to pick up gifts and take them to the Christmas warehouse. Responsible for driving to and from homes, agencies and churches to pick up gifts, stockings, etc. Loads and unloads gifts from the vehicle to the warehouse. Operates the vehicle in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and State driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads Christmas donations, gifts, stocks, etc.; ensures the safety, security and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; drives kettle workers to and from kettle locations; assists in performing work at the Christmas warehouse and center as requested.Key Responsibilities:Drive Salvation Army vehicle to and from malls to pick up gifts and take to the Christmas warehouse, organizing scheduling pick-ups by most direct route to arrive at destinations according to schedule.Delivers bell-ringers and/or kettles to locations daily; picks up same at end of day; returns to kettle locations as necessary/directed throughout the day to pick up full and/or drop off empty kettles.Interacts with donors and store/home owners as necessary and in a professional manner that represents the mission of The Salvation Army.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to operate commercial equipment.Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing duties given.Ability to perform continuous stooping, standing and climbing as well as lift and carry and/or push/pull moderate (25 – 50 lbs) and possibly heavy (50-100 lbs) materials and donations.Work is performed in a warehouse building withsome exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, dust and/or disagreeable sights and orders.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School diploma or GED, ANDTwo years’ driving experience ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Valid Driver’s License.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled