Production Assistant Driver

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,360 - 47,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Hearing coverage

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Pension plan

Vacation

Sick days

Personal days

Holiday pay

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Donation Pickup & Delivery Driver on local routes in St. Louis, MO. This full-time role pays $20.00 per hour and requires 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and holidays, with benefits provided.

You will drive to pickups and deliveries, ensure safe handling, perform vehicle inspections, and support donors with friendly service while complying with DOT/OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Follow scheduled routing procedures efficiently
• Drive Salvation Army truck for pickups and deliveries
• Ensure security and safe handling of all goods and materials
• Perform daily pre and post-trip inspections of vehicles
• Maintain equipment in excellent working order
• Comply with all DOT and OSHA regulations
• Train and certify new production assistants
• Act as a personal representative of The Salvation Army
• Ensure all donors are treated courteously and respectfully
• Communicate donation acceptance policy with donors
• Report any pickup problems to dispatcher
• Maintain professional appearance per ARC dress code
• Use DSS program and assigned iPad apps effectively
• Support beneficiaries in work therapy goals through training and mentoring
• Handle loading and unloading of trucks as needed
• Wear all assigned PPE including gloves, masks, and back guard
• Report any safety or security concerns immediately
• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee discount, employee assistance program, and more

Job description

Donation Pickup & Delivery Driver (Local Routes)

Location: St. Louis, MO

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage, voluntary life insurance, competitive pension plan, opt‑in 403(b) retirement plan, vacation, sick, personal days and holiday pay.

About The Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We're seeking a professional and courteous driver to transport materials to and from specified destinations. This role is essential in representing The Salvation Army while providing exceptional service to our donors and maintaining efficient operations.

What You’ll Do

Transportation & Logistics

• Follow scheduled routing procedures efficiently
• Drive Salvation Army truck for pickups and deliveries
• Ensure security and safe handling of all goods and materials
• Perform daily pre and post‑trip inspections of vehicles
• Maintain equipment in excellent working order
• Comply with all DOT and OSHA regulations
• Train and certify new production assistants

Customer Service

• Act as a personal representative of The Salvation Army
• Ensure all donors are treated courteously and respectfully
• Communicate donation acceptance policy with donors
• Report any pickup problems to dispatcher
• Maintain professional appearance per ARC dress code

Operations Support

• Use DSS program and assigned iPad apps effectively
• Support beneficiaries in work therapy goals through training and mentoring
• Handle loading and unloading of trucks as needed
• Wear all assigned PPE including gloves, masks, and back guard
• Report any safety or security concerns immediately

Why Join Us

• Mission‑driven work that supports programs in your community
• On‑the‑job training
• Team‑oriented environment
• Employee discount, employee assistance program, and more