Truck Driver

Goodwill Kentucky; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Plan

Matching Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Short/Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible schedule

Career coaching

Job summary

Goodwill Kentucky is seeking a high-energy Truck Driver to support our retail operations with a strong emphasis on customer service and teamwork. The role involves loading/unloading, driving company trucks, and operating equipment after training.

A safety-first mindset and reliable transportation are essential to success in this position. The position is full-time with an hourly pay of $16.00, and the company offers a range of benefits aligned with a mission-driven, community-focused

Qualifications

• Maintains a valid driver's license and driving record acceptable for company insurance.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in loading and unloading of trucks and package materials.
• Drive company-owned trucks to various locations.
• Operate baler and tow motor/forklift after training.
• Follow all safety procedures and address safety issues when possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Team player

Tools

Textile baler

Tow motor/forklift

Job description

Goodwill Kentucky is looking for a high energy, positive attitude, team-minded Truck Driver to join our team! This position is essential for the success of our retail store operation. The ideal candidate will support our core values of Dignity, Service, Hope, and Partnership with a focus on great customer service. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while helping others in your community, the Truck Driver opportunity is for you.

Our retail operation is an important part of who we are and what we do. It fuels our good work across the Kentucky bluegrass, generating revenue for programs and services while providing job opportunities to many of who face limited options. Every role within our retail operations helps us further our mission of empowering people to increase the dignity and independence that comes with earning a paycheck and achieving self-sufficiency.

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Tasks:

• Assists in loading and unloading of trucks. Packages and bundles material for transporting
• Drives company-own trucks to various locations.
• Operates textile baler and tow motor/forklift after equipment training is received, if applicable.
  Please Note: Goodwill prohibits minors (under the age of 18) to operate equipment such as balers, compactors, and forklifts in accordance with the child labor laws
• Follows all safety procedures and correct safety issues, if possible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Maintains a valid driver's license and driving record acceptable for company-provided insurance.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift/carry 30 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store.

Benefits:

• 403(b) Plan
• Company 403(b) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Free career coaching, including financial training and digital literacy
• Flexible schedule
• Access to our Goodwill Cars to Work program
• Mission-centric career

When we say mission-centric career, what do we mean? When you work at Goodwill, you work to help fund employment programs for Kentuckians who have disabilities or other challenges to entering the workforce. You get paid, but you also help your neighbors in need!

Have a background challenge? That's OK, too! Goodwill is a proud second-chance employer.