Thrift Warehouse Driver

Fresno Mission; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresno Mission is seeking a reliable Thrift Warehouse Driver to move merchandise and donated goods between our warehouse and thrift store locations in Fresno. You will represent the Mission, engaging with staff, donors, volunteers, and community members while ensuring timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes loading/unloading, safe driving, and independent work, with occasional donation pickups and warehouse support when transportation duties wrap up. A professional appearance is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Strong interpersonal and motivational capabilities.
• Problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work independently.
• Understanding of safety and legal procedures regarding driving.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate work with internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow assigned routes and delivery schedules.
• Must comply with safety regulations.
• Ability to handle diverse personalities and coworkers, volunteers, and donors.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to staff, donors, customers, and volunteers.
• Transport merchandise and donated goods between warehouse and thrift store locations.
• Assist with donation pickups as needed.
• Load and unload trucks and organize products in warehouses or stores.
• Maintain a daily delivery schedule and routes.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Ensure vehicle and equipment safety and security.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors about deliveries and inventory.
• Assist with staging, sorting, and processing merchandise.
• Keep accurate records of deliveries, pickups, and inspections.
• Present a neat, professional appearance.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Safety compliance

Independent worker

Diversity adaptability

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

The Thrift Warehouse Driver position is responsible for transporting merchandise and donated goods between the warehouse and Fresno Mission thrift store locations. This position plays a vital role in ensuring stores remain stocked and inventory is distributed efficiently. The driver is more than just a driver, but rather a representative of the Mission, interacting with store teams, donors, volunteers, and community members while exemplifying the Mission's values.

The Thrift Warehouse Driver position is responsible for transporting merchandise and donated goods between the warehouse and Fresno Mission thrift store locations. This position plays a vital role in ensuring stores remain stocked and inventory is distributed efficiently. The driver is more than just a driver, but rather a representative of the Mission, interacting with store teams, donors, volunteers, and community members while exemplifying the Mission's values. This position requires the loading and unloading of merchandise, safe operation of Mission vehicles, and the ability to work independently while maintaining assigned delivery schedules and routes. The Thrift Warehouse Driver may also assist with donation pickups as needed and supports warehouse operations when transportation duties are complete. Utilizes safe driving skills, proper lifting techniques, and electronic navigational methods.

What You'll Do

• Give great customer service by being engaging, respectful, and courteous to staff, donors, customers, and volunteers.
• Transport merchandise, donated goods, and other materials between warehouse and thrift store locations.
• Assist with donation pickups as assigned.
• Responsible for loading and unloading trucks and placing product in proper warehouse or store locations.
• Maintain a diligent schedule throughout the day, utilizing effective time management and staying on pace to complete all assigned routes and deliveries.
• Perform daily walk-around inspections, checking air, water, oil, tires, and other items to maintain equipment in good operating condition and report any problems.
• Responsible for the security and safe operation of the vehicle and other assigned equipment.
• Utilize safe driving practices and proper lifting techniques.
• Maintain communication with supervisors regarding delivery schedules, inventory movement, and transportation concerns.
• Assist warehouse personnel with staging, sorting, organizing, and processing merchandise as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of deliveries, pickups, and vehicle inspections.
• Must maintain a neat appearance, including clean clothing and professional presentation.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Strong interpersonal and motivational capabilities.
• Problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work independently.
• Understanding of all safety and legal procedures regarding driving.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all necessary deadlines.
• Ability to efficiently coordinate work with internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow assigned routes and delivery schedules.
• Must be compliant with all safety regulations.
• Ability to deal with diverse personalities and a multitude of coworkers, volunteers, and donors.
• Ability to perform in a distracting and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Forklift experience or certification is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• A mature walk with Jesus Christ. Must possess a Christian testimony of faith and experience in Jesus.
• Must be in agreement with the Statement of Faith of the Fresno Mission.