Truck Driver Helper (New Orleans, LA)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA is seeking a Driver Assistant to support a truck driver in collecting donated goods and contract supplies in the New Orleans area. The role involves assisting with transportation, directing the driver, and ensuring proper safety and logistics at stores and warehouses.

The position requires ability to read maps, lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally, and a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Transportation experience or training a plus.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to read a street map and give directions.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the truck driver with daily transportation of goods, contract supplies and waste.
• Collect contributed goods from private homes and businesses.
• Collect salvage material and waste as directed.
• Monitor and service truck before each shift and report safety issues.
• Direct the truck driver while driving and parking.
• Read maps and provide directions to the driver.
• Move merchandise throughout stores, sales floors and warehouse.
• Provide courteous service to donors and issue receipts.
• Organize merchandise within Goodwill’s warehouse and stores.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free truck.
• Attend scheduled work regularly.

Skills

People interaction

Public marketing

Service area knowledge

Map reading

Flexible schedule

Lifting 50lb+

Stamina

English communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Transportation experience

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.