Part-Time Truck Driver & Forklift Operator

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Midland Division Thrift Store in Columbia, Missouri, is seeking a part-time Truck Driver/Forklift Operator (20 hours per week). You will drive or ride on the box truck, assist in loading/unloading, and operate the forklift and baler after training.

You will also help with store upkeep and food pantry duties while providing safe, friendly service to customers and donors. Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or equivalent, a MO Class E license, and DOT and forklift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year related work or 2 years without diploma.
• Basic communications with customers and employees.
• Ability to understand written job descriptions, city map, and safety data sheets.
• Past store work experience is a plus.
• MO driver’s license (class E) and TSA MVR checks required.
• Box truck driving requires DOT certification; forklift certification required before operation.
• Forklift operation training and appropriate license required.
• Team player, self-starter, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Drive or ride along in truck to pick up merchandise and deliver to the store.
• Assist loading/unloading from trucks and donors’ vehicles.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and report maintenance or safety issues.
• When not driving, act as spotter and assist with baling after training.
• Operate forklift safely after certification and monitor stack safety.
• Maintain food pantry and store areas; clean and tidy as needed.

Skills

Basic communication

Team player

Self-starter

Written comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MO Class E driver’s license

DOT certification

Forklift operator certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

The Salvation Army Midland Division Thrift Store in Columbia, Missouri, is seeking a part-time Truck Driver/Forklift Operator (20 hours per week). You will drive or ride on the box truck, assist in loading/unloading, and operate the forklift and baler after training.

You will also help with store upkeep and food pantry duties while providing safe, friendly service to customers and donors. Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or equivalent, a MO Class E license, and DOT and forklift