Production Assist 1 (Driver)

The Salvation Army Southern California; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 23,321 - 33,215; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Employee Stores Discounts

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Production Assistant to ensure safe loading and unloading of goods while providing excellent customer service. Responsibilities include following routing directions, training helpers, and maintaining a clean driving record.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license. The position offers a pay rate of $20.52 per hour, along with various employee benefits such as medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Clean Driving Record and able to pass an MVR.
• Ability to lift up to 100lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily routing directions as assigned.
• Ensure route completion within approved schedule.
• Safely load and unload assigned truck.
• Train and supervise truck helper.
• Complete daily pre and post checks of truck.

Skills

Strong time management

Customer service skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to operate electronic equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Production Assistant 1

Department

Production

Supervisor

Transportation Supervisor

Pay Rate

$20.52 per hour

Employee Benefits Offered

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee Stores Discounts
• Great Work Perks Discounts (amusement parks, museums, services and more)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plan
• Legal Advice MetLife
• Pet Insurance
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Job Duties

• Follow daily routing directions and avoid going off route 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 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; ensure donations are returned damage free to their destination.
• Train, instruct and supervise truck helper in their WTA, keeping in mind that the helper is in a rehabilitation program and that good personal and professional work habits are taught by example and 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 required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clean Driving Record and be able to pass an MVR.
• 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 miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 100lbs.
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.