Truck Driver Helper: Donation Pickups & Load/Unload

Salvation Army; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Odessa is seeking a Truck Driver Helper to assist the driver with loading, unloading and moving donated items for store operations. The role supports production needs and ensures proper handling of donations.

Responsibilities include preparing receipts, aiding customers, and maintaining the warehouse. Prior box truck experience and a valid driver’s license are preferred; high school diploma or GED is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Prior experience assisting with loading/unloading and driving a box truck is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Truck Driver in loading/unloading donations and deliveries.
• Prepare donation receipts for customers and ensure accuracy.
• Help customers carry purchased/donated items in/out of the store.
• Maintain warehouse and loading dock area; support store operations as needed.

Skills

Load/unload

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Truck Driver Helper -NE_Thrift Store Department-401

Job Summary:

Assists the Truck Driver in the loading and unloading routine pickups and/or deliveries of material, donated or otherwise, to serve production needs of the store and/ or general operation of corps.

Essential Functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Donations Pick-Ups and Deliveries Responsibilities (100%)

Assists Truck Driver in lifting and stacking donations in the truck and unloading/loading truck.

Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

Maintains good relationships with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.

Places and arranges furniture, appliances, books, or other heavy items in the store as directed.

Inspects donated items briefly to ensure they can be used according to established policies and procedures; explains policy to customers regarding the types of items that can be accepted.

Other Responsibilities:

Assists in cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and loading dock area; picks up trash and debris surrounding the grounds as requested.

Assists with placing items in the store as needed.

Assists customers in carrying purchased/ donated items in/out of the store.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Materials and Equipment:

Salvation Army Trucks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.

Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

High school or G.E.D. preferred but not required,

And

Prior experience driving a box truck preferred,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications:

Valid State Drivers License (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.

Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.

Duties require frequent periods of physical mobility including but not limited to standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, and lifting. Physical duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting.

Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with lifting, moving, and carrying heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.) frequently.

Working Conditions:

Work requires riding in a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.