Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker-NE_ Thrift Store 401

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The Salvation Army Bristol Corps is seeking a truck driver to operate a box truck on a scheduled route, load donations, and maintain vehicle cleanliness and order. The role emphasizes safe loading, space optimization, and timely pickups and deliveries.

No formal education or experience is required; a valid driver’s license and ability to pass a DOT physical are required. Strong donor relations and safety-minded conduct are essential to this position.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Drives 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 truck.
• Packs items in truck to maximize space, protect items, and ensure 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.

Job description

Location: KTN Bristol Corps

About this opportunity

This position is responsible for driving the box truck, keeping up with routine maintenance on the truck; 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 truck
• Packs items in truck on 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 the English language

Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull moderately heavy (25 - 50lbs.).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 at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do We are

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• 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.

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