Kettle Driver

Salvation Army Corp; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvation Army in Sanford, NC seeks seasonal full-time Drivers to mobilize Red Kettles during bell-ringing shifts. You will deliver kettles, transport bell ringers, and move donated items between churches, retailers, and the warehouse.

Role requires a valid driver’s license, ability to read and speak English, and comfort driving a large van/minibus. Map navigation with a smartphone is beneficial for efficient routing.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license, required or equivalent.
• Read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to operate a large van or minibus.
• Experience with maps/navigation on a smartphone is useful.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and retrieve Red Kettles from assigned retail locations at the start and end of bell-ringing shifts.
• Provide transportation for bell ringers between The Salvation Army church and retail sites.
• Follow daily routes and schedules set by the Kettle Coordinator.
• Check in with bell ringers to verify attendance and address issues.
• Report concerns promptly to the Kettle Coordinator.
• Operate Salvation Army vehicles to move donated items to the warehouse.

Skills

Valid state driver’s license

English literacy

Map navigation

Smartphone usage

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D. preferred

Job description

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYSchedule/Hours: Seasonal Full Time, November and December 2026This position is responsible for:Delivers kettles to assigned retail locations within Lee County and picks up kettles at the end of each shift. Provides transportation for paid Bell Ringers to and from assigned location.Key Responsibilities:Delivers and retrieves Red Kettles from assigned retail locations at the beginning and end of bell-ringing shifts.Provides transportation for designated paid bell ringers between The Salvation Army church on Wake Forest Road and assigned retail locations.Follows daily routes and schedules assigned by the Kettle Coordinator.Conducts regular check-ins with paid bell ringers along assigned routes to verify attendance, provide support, and address any issues. Reports concerns promptly to the Kettle Coordinator.Operates Salvation Army vehicles to transport donated gifts, stockings, and other Christmas program items from churches, businesses, and designated collection sites to the Christmas warehouse.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.Ability to drive a large van or minibus.Ability to use a smart phone and follow map routes.Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.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 vehicle with exposure to outdoor temperatures and a warehouse with exposure to dirt, dust and/or disagreeable sights and orders.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUValid State Driver's License and High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required.Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans, Disabled