OAKLAND ARC: Driver/ Production Assistant 1

The Salvation Army Southern California; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Driver/Production Assistant in Oakland. This full-time role offers a chance to be part of a committed team, ensuring safe transportation of donations while providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong time management skills and a valid driver's license, ready to contribute to the community through meaningful work. Join this mission-driven organization and make a positive impact in the lives of others while enjoying competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record are essential.
• Strong time management and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Follow routing directions and manage time to complete daily routes.
• Safely load and unload trucks, ensuring proper handling of donations.

Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Safe Driving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Route Equipment

Job description

OAKLAND ARC: Driver/ Production Assistant 1

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OAKLAND WAREHOUSE -- DRIVER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 1

PAY RATE: $21.00 -- FULL TIME WITH BENFITS

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GENERAL 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Follow daily routing directions and avoid going off route without exception, unless directed by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
• Manage time daily to ensure route is completed within the approved work schedule. Routes are to be 100% completed each day, without exception, unless approved by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
• Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of assigned truck. Assist in the safe loading or unloading of other trucks as requested.
• Handle all donated material with safe handling procedures and assigned personal protective equipment at all times. Donations must be handled properly to ensure they return damage free to their destination.
• Train, instruct and supervise truck helper in their WTA, keeping in mind that helper is in a rehabilitation program and that good personal and professional work habits are taught by example, as well as by instruction.
• Responsible for Bag & Tag as instructed by Supervisor and procedure.
• All pre and post checks must be completed daily. Any exceptions found during the pre-check inspection must be reviewed by the Transportation Supervisor prior to operating the vehicle. Any post-check exceptions must be reviewed with the Transportation Supervisor prior to clocking out for the day. All equipment on the truck must be in working order and properly secured for transport.
• As a representative of The Salvation Army, ensure that all customers are treated courteously and with good customer service. Immediately report all donor problems and concerns that occur during donation pick-ups to supervisor, through dispatch.
• Promptly report to immediate supervisor all accidents involving truck, personal injury or property damage.
• Abide by all DOT regulations and state and local laws while maintaining a safe driving record. Attend all driver safety meetings as required.
• Report all infractions of safety procedures to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Adhere to all meal and rest breaks per state law and company policy.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Transportation Supervisor, Director of Production or their designated representatives.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean Driving Record
• Strong time management and customer service skills
• Ability to operate electronic equipment used for daily route information
• Strong oral and written communication skills
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to lift up to 100lbs
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks
  
  

We are immediately hiring a Driver (Production Assistant 1) at our Oakland Distribution Center. This is an excellent opportunity to get a start or improve your career.

Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community while contributing to the success of our Adult Rehabilitation Program. If you are friendly, hard-working, and enjoy helping others then apply to The Salvation Army.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

For more information on this position, please read below:

• Follow daily routing directions and avoid going off route without exception, unless directed by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
• Manage time daily to ensure route is completed within the approved work schedule. Routes are to be 100% completed each day, without exception, unless approved by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
• Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of assigned truck. Assist in the safe loading or unloading of other trucks as requested.
• Handle all donated material with safe handling procedures and assigned personal protective equipment at all times. Donations must be handled properly to ensure they return damage free to their destination.
• Train, instruct and supervise truck helper in their WTA, keeping in mind that helper is in a rehabilitation program and that good personal and professional work habits are taught by example, as well as by instruction.
• Responsible for Bag & Tag as instructed by Supervisor and procedure.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean Driving Record
• Strong time management and customer service skills
• Ability to operate electronic equipment used for daily route information
• Strong oral and written communication skills
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to lift up to 100lbs
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks
  
  

THE SALVATION ARMY 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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