Truck Driver - FT

Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina (Palmetto Goodwill); North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina (Palmetto Goodwill) seeks a dedicated team member to operate a donation truck, load and unload items, and ensure safe transport in compliance with DOT standards. You will perform pre-trip inspections, maintain logs, and communicate with supervision during routes.

Responsibilities include assisting warehouse operations, supporting home pickups, community yard sales, and estate clean outs, while safeguarding donated items from damage.

Qualifications

• Must be forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to organizational values of Integrity, Collaboration, Attitude, Respect and Excellence. (I-CARE Values)
• Provides amazing customer experiences to all internal and external customers. (ACE Culture)
• Acts as ambassador of Palmetto Goodwill and our I-CARE values.
• Embraces an expectation of learning and growth. Enthusiastically participates in training and development.
• Celebrates and supports a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and belonging at Palmetto Goodwill. Ensures team members feel respected, accepted, and included.
• Operate truck in a safe manner abiding by all applicable State and local transportation laws and regulations. Maintain D.O.T. standards.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post inspections on vehicle prior to starting route. Maintain daily log of scheduled stops. Notify supervisor of any defects.
• Maintain constant communication with supervisor via telephone.
• Move/ pack/ load furniture and household items at home pickups/ community yard sales /estate clean outs while under supervision of donation manager/ donation coordinator.
• Load and unload vehicles in manner to safeguard donated items from breakage.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside and out.
• Assist in warehouse operations- loading/ unloading trailers, salvage operations and cleaning/ organization as needed.
• Must be able to be forklift certified.
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

• Demonstrates commitment to organizational values of Integrity, Collaboration, Attitude, Respect and Excellence. (I-CARE Values)
• Provides amazing customer experiences to all internal and external customers. (ACE Culture)
• Acts as ambassador of Palmetto Goodwill and our I-CARE values.
• Embraces an expectation of learning and growth. Enthusiastically participates in training and development.
• Celebrates and supports a culture of diversity, inclusivity, and belonging at Palmetto Goodwill. Ensures team members feel respected, accepted, and included.
• Operate truck in a safe manner abiding by all applicable State and local transportation laws and regulations. Maintain D.O.T. standards.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post inspections on vehicle prior to starting route. Maintain daily log of scheduled stops. Notify supervisor of any defects.
• Maintain constant communication with supervisor via telephone.
• Move/ pack/ load furniture and household items at home pickups/ community yard sales /estate clean outs while under supervision of donation manager/ donation coordinator.
• Load and unload vehicles in manner to safeguard donated items from breakage.
• Keep the vehicle clean inside and out.
• Assist in warehouse operations- loading/ unloading trailers, salvage operations and cleaning/ organization as needed.
• Must be able to be forklift certified.
• Other duties as assigned