Truck Driver & Store Clerk

Charlestonsalvationarmy; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking a dedicated Truck Driver and Store Clerk to join their mission-driven team. This role involves driving a heavy-duty truck to collect donations and assisting customers in the thrift store. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the store, operating the cash register, and ensuring the security of donations and store items. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a cause that makes a significant impact in the community. If you are motivated by service and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• One year of experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van.
• Experience working in a retail store is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Salvation Army truck to pick up donations.
• Assist customers in the thrift store and operate the cash register.

Skills

Driving Heavy-Duty Truck

Customer Service

Cash Register Operation

Physical Strength

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cash Register

Job description

Location: Glasgow, KY

About this opportunity:

Drives The Salvation Army truck along the scheduled route to pick up donations; operates truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads, and unloads a variety of gifts, including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.; ensures the safety, security, and accountability of vehicle and donations always; assists in performing work in the Thrift Store and sorting area. In the absence of the regular store clerk, and as requested, assists store customers in donating, selecting, and purchasing store items; operates and maintains a cash register; responds to customers’ questions; maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the store displays; ensures the security of store items and cash register, assists with closeout procedures and assists in pricing.

Key responsibilities:

• Truck Driver
• Store Clerk
• Other Responsibilities

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• One year of experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van for the driver position and experience working in a retail store
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform strenuous heavy work involving lifting and carrying heavy objects.
• Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck.
• Ability to perform frequent walking and standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.
• Work requires driving a vehicle exposed to the outdoors, where physical discomforts associated with changes in weather, such as rain, snow, and heat, or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like, can occur.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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