Truck Driver - FT

Graceworks Ministries; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 25,485 - 27,207; Full time

Job summary

The Truck Driver role at GraceWorks Ministries in Franklin, TN drives a truck to collect furniture, food, and other donations, coordinating pickup times with donors and partners. The position is a day shift in a warehouse/retail setting.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, assisting with events, and maintaining professional donor relations while supporting all GraceWorks operations. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license (CDL not required).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License required and a clean driving record.
• CDL is not required.

Responsibilities

• Drive the truck to pick up furniture, food, and other donations in homes, businesses, churches, or schools.
• Load and transport equipment and materials to and from GraceWorks-sponsored events.
• Work with a partner and use moving equipment to lift heavy furniture.
• Communicate with donors to coordinate pickup times on scheduled days.
• Interact professionally with donors, customers, and volunteers.
• Assist with loading and unloading sold merchandise or donations at GraceWorks.
• Clean, including bathrooms, lobby, store, and other GraceWorks areas.
• Assist as needed in all GraceWorks areas.
• Tell the GraceWorks story to anyone who asks.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Physical stamina

Good sense of direction

Organized

Ability to lift heavy loads

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 104 SOUTHEAST PARKWAY SUITE 100 - FRANKLIN, TN 37064

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.50 - $19.75 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

The Truck Driver supports GraceWorks Ministries’ goals, values, and philosophy by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability. As a member of the GraceWorks Ministries’ team, the performance includes demonstrating the following accountabilities: communication, teamwork, job knowledge, and leadership.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Truck Driver is responsible for driving the truck to pick up furniture, food, and other donations in homes, businesses, churches, or schools, communicating with in-kind donors corporate and civic community partners, and coordinating their pickup time.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Driving the truck to pick up furniture, food, and other donations in homes, businesses, churches, or schools.
• Loading and transporting equipment and materials to and from GraceWorks-sponsored events.
• Working with a partner and using appropriate moving equipment to lift heavy furniture.
• Communicating with individual in-kind donors to coordinate their pickup time on the scheduled day.
• Interacting professionally and pleasantly with all donors, customers, and volunteers.
• Assisting with loading and unloading of sold merchandise or donations at GraceWorks.
• Cleaning, including bathrooms, lobby, store, and any other areas of GraceWorks.
• Assisting as needed in all areas of GraceWorks.
• Being able to tell the GraceWorks story to anyone who asks.
• Able to react to change productively and handle all other duties/essential tasks as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required; Valid Driver’s License Required and a clean driving record. CDL is not required. Must be 25 years or older.

OTHER SKILLS

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals
• Strong team player who can work well with others
• Ability to carry heavy loads in various circumstances, such as stairs, hallways, doorways, etc.
• Good judgment when dealing with the public
• Able to lift heavy loads
• Organized and able to handle reasonable amounts of paperwork
• Good sense of direction

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position is in a warehouse and retail setting involving everyday risks or discomforts requiring standard safety precautions. Employees may encounter hot working conditions based on the season.