Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker-NE_ Thrift Store 401

Charlestonsalvationarmy; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization as a Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker, where your role is vital in collecting and delivering donations. This position involves driving a box truck, maintaining its cleanliness, and ensuring efficient loading and unloading of items. You'll engage with donors, promoting a positive image of the organization while contributing to the community. With no formal education required, this is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy physical work and want to make a difference. Embrace the chance to be part of a team that values uplifting, bravery, and trustworthiness in all its endeavors.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Competitive Compensation

Purpose-driven Work

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy items (25 - 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Drive a Salvation Army truck on a scheduled route to pick up donations.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the truck and loading dock.

Skills

Driving

Communication

Physical Stamina

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Box Truck

Job description

Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker-NE_ Thrift Store 401

Bristol, TN, USA • Bristol, VA 24201, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Location: KTN Bristol Corps

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for driving the box truck, keeping up with routine maintenance on the truck, and maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the box truck and loading dock.

Key responsibilities:

• Drives in a Salvation Army truck on a scheduled route to pick-up donated items
• Navigates to destinations by reading a map and/or handwritten directions
• Lifts, carries, and/or hauls donations into the truck
• Packs items in the truck in a manner that maximizes use of space, protects items from damage, and ensures safety
• Maintains good relationships with donors to promote a favorable image of the Salvation Army
• Delivers appliances and furniture purchased by customers
• Maintains all regularly scheduled maintenance on the truck

What we are looking for in you:

No formal education or experience required.

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a DOT physical.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to operate a Box Truck
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Ability to communicate in the English language
• Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull moderately heavy (25 - 50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment. Moderate mobility: duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis

Employee Benefits

• Full Time
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 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 that 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.

To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period: 04/01/2025 thru 05/01/2025.

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

When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly, and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!