Truck Driver Helper (Gonzales, LA)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA seeks a driver helper to assist a truck driver with the daily transport of goods and materials. You will collect donated items from homes and businesses, direct the driver, and ensure safe loading, unloading and parking as needed.

The role requires reading maps, providing courteous donor service, and maintaining a clean truck. A flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, is essential in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact cordially with a variety of people.
• Ability to market Goodwill and explain the mission.
• Extensive knowledge of the service area and road systems.
• Ability to read and follow a street map.
• Flexible schedule, including days, nights and weekends.
• Lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally.
• Sit for long driving periods; stand/walk as needed.
• Vision corrected to normal limits.
• Read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Function in a hectic work environment with occasional high stress.

Responsibilities

• Assist the truck driver with daily transportation of goods.
• Collect contributed goods from homes and businesses.
• Collect salvage material, contract supplies and waste.
• Monitor and service truck before each shift; report repairs and hazards.
• Direct the truck driver while driving and parking the truck.
• Read map and give directions; assist with backing and maneuvering.
• Move merchandise within stores, sales floors and warehouse.
• Provide courteous service to donors and issue receipts.
• Organize merchandise in warehouse and retail locations.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free truck.
• Follow company policies and safety procedures.
• Attend scheduled shifts regularly.

Skills

Customer interaction

Public outreach

Local knowledge

Map reading

Flexible schedule

Lifting heavy objects

Driver endurance

Standing/walking

Vision acceptable

English literacy

Work under stress

Education

High School diploma or GED

Transportation experience or training a plus

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.