Truck Driver Helper (Gonzales, LA)

GetHired, Inc.; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill is seeking a driver helper to assist the truck driver with daily transportation of donated goods, salvage materials, and supplies. You will collect items from homes and businesses and ensure proper handling.

Responsibilities include directing the driver, reading maps, loading merchandise, and maintaining a clean, hazard-free truck. The role requires flexibility, ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and clear English communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact cordially with a variety of people.
• Ability to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the public.
• Extensive knowledge of the service area and road systems.
• Ability to read and follow a street map.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule on short notice (days, nights, weekends).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to sit, stand and move in a moving vehicle.
• Vision must be correct to normal limits.
• Must read, write and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the truck driver with daily transportation of donated goods, new goods, contract supplies and waste.
• Collect contributed goods from private homes and businesses.
• Collect salvage material, contract supplies and waste as directed.
• Monitor and service truck before each shift; inform transportation director of repairs or hazards.
• Direct the truck driver while driving and parking; read maps and provide directions.
• Move merchandise within stores, warehouses and sales floors.
• Provide courteous donor service and issue receipts.
• Organize merchandise in Goodwill’s warehouse and retail locations.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free truck.
• Follow company policies and safety procedures.
• Attend scheduled shifts regularly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Map reading

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Essential Functions

Responsibilities:

• To assist the truck driver with the daily transportation of used goods, new goods, contract supplies and waste.
• To collect contributed goods from private homes and businesses.
• To collect salvage material, contract supplies and waste, as directed.
• To assist in monitoring and servicing truck before each shift for proper operation. To inform the transportation director of necessary repairs and safety hazards.
• To direct the truck driver while he/she is driving and parking the truck.
• To read map and give truck driver directions. To assist the truck driver when backing or attempting to maneuver into a tight space.
• To move merchandise throughout stores, sales floors and warehouse.
• To render polite, responsive and courteous service to donors and to issue receipts.
• To organize merchandise within Goodwill’s warehouse and/or retail locations.
• To maintain a clean and hazard free truck.
• To follow company policies and safety procedures.
• To attend regularly, as scheduled.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the service area and road systems.
• Must be able to read and follow a street map.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights and weekends.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 #?s frequently and 100 #?s occasionally.
• Must be able to engage in prolonged sitting in a moving vehicle.
• Must be able to engage in prolonged standing, walking and in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Must have vision corrected to within normal limits.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Transportation experience or training a plus.

Working Conditions

Extreme physical exertion, exposure to inclement weather; exposure to truck fumes and noise;

Exposure to unfit donated materials.