Truck Helper

The-Salvation-Arm; Clark Place (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Clark Place, MS seeks a dedicated Donation Handler/Helper to assist in picking up and unloading donations, pack items securely, and help keep the warehouse organized.

You will ride in a Salvation Army truck, assist the driver, maintain safety and vehicle condition, and ensure accurate receipts and positive donor interactions.

No formal education required; six months of lifting experience preferred; valid state driver's license required.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; six months’ experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances or furniture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in picking up donations and loading into the truck.
• Unload donations at the warehouse and distribute items to appropriate locations.
• Maintain vehicle and loading dock area; ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain good relations with donors and promote a positive image.

Skills

Heavy Lifting

Manual Handling

Customer Service

Job description

This position is responsible for:Assists in picking-up donations by riding in a Salvation Army truck and lifting, carrying, and/or hauling donations into the truck and unloading the same at the warehouse; assists in navigating for the Truck Driver; ensures the accountability, security, and safety of the donations when in route; assists in maintaining the vehicle in proper working order and in compliance with established standardsKey Responsibilities:Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.Lifts, carries, and/or hauls donations into truck; packs items in truck in a manner that maximizes use of space, protects items from damage, and ensures safetyAssists in maintaining the neatness and cleanliness of the warehouse and loading dock area.Maintains good relationships with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.Unloads donations from truck upon arrival at warehouse; distributes items to appropriate locations in the warehouse.MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions.Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.WORKING CONDITIONS:Work requires riding in a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.Job Qualifications TitleEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:No formal education required,andsix months experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture,orany equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Valid State Driver's License.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of the assigned geographic area.Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workersEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans| Disabled