Truck Helper

Salvation Army Corp; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Warehouse/Donations Associate to support daily pickup, sorting and storage duties in a thrift environment. You will ride on a Salvation Army truck, assist the driver, lift donations, and help maintain an organized warehouse and store area.

A valid driver’s license is required to perform on-route duties and ensure safe handling of donations and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience lifting and hauling heavy items is preferred.
• Ability to work in a thrift/store/warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Rides in a Salvation Army truck to pick up donated items.
• Assist driver in navigation and item handling on route.
• Lift, carry and load donations into the truck with care.
• Assist in sorting, pricing and displaying items for sale.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the warehouse and store area.
• Perform routine vehicle checks and assist as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Heavy lifting

Warehousing

Job description

Scheduled hours: M-Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 pm, rotating schedule (29 hours per week)***For this role, you MUST have a valid driver's licenseThis role is responsible for:Job SummaryAssists in picking-up donations by riding in a Salvation Army truck and lifting, carrying, and/or haulingdonations into the truck and unloading the same at the warehouse; assists in navigating for the TruckDriver; ensures the accountability, security, and safety of the donations when in route; assists inmaintaining the vehicle in proper working order and in compliance with established standards; assists inperforming work in the thrift/family store and warehouse. When needed: Sorting responsibilities; receives,sorts, prices and prepares donated items for display in the store; determines suitability and pricing ofitems based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of thewarehouse area. Cleans and maintains the stores and storage facilities.Key responsibilities:Rides in a Salvation Army truck on a scheduled route in order to pick -up donated items; assists in navigating driver to destinations by reading a map and/or handwritten directions.Inspects donated items briefly to ensure they can be used according to established policies andprocedures; explains policy to customers regarding the types of items that can be accepted.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 safety.Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.Maintains good relationship 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 thewarehouse.Loads the truck of items to be taken to the dump.Delivers appliances and furniture purchased by customers.Performs routine maintenance of the truck; checks fluid levels on a regular basis; coordinates and mayparticipate in repair work as needed.Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brac, etc. according to the category and condition.Selects items suitable for store display and distributes same to appropriate area for further sorting and/or pricing; discards items in accordance with established procedures.Tags items with specially coded tickets and/or prices in accordance with established procedures.Hangs clothes on hangers and places same on clothes racks.Packs items in boxes and marks boxes accordingly; assists in transporting boxes to appropriate storagearea.Prepares non-suitable clothes for the bailer.Lifts and carries items to the appropriate destination for further processing, storage or displaying in store.Maintains warehouse area in a neat and orderly manner; cleans floors, tables and work areas.Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; cleans sinks and toilets, polishes mirrors, and replenishes supplies.Sweeps, vacuums, mops and waxes floors; sweeps sidewalks.Cleans windows; dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures.Empties trash cans; collects trash from grounds.Assists in monitoring light fixtures to ensure all light bulbs are in working order; replaces light bulbs asnecessary.Cleans donated furniture and appliances before they are priced and displayed.Removes trash and non-saleable items from the store to the outside trash area or dumpster in the rest ofthe store.Assumes the responsibilities of the truck driver as needed.Assists in performing work in the warehouse as needed.Assists in maintaining the neatness and cleanliness of the warehouse and loading dock area.Performs other related work as requiredPhysical Requirements/Working ConditionsWork requires riding in a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomfortsassociated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise,dust, dirt, and the like.Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull heavy (50-100+ lbs.) materials, supplies, andequipment frequently. Heavy mobility; duties are usually performed by combinations of standing, walking,climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching, or transporting merchandise on frequent change basisrelieved by fewer periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.Work is performed in a stock-room, warehouse, or store environment where there are discomfortsassociated with changes in whether; there are occasional discomforts associated with noise, crowds,dust, lint, chemical odors and the like.Employee benefits:Paid Time OffVoluntary Life Insurance and more!No formal education required,andSix (6) 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, andabilities.Licenses and CertificationsValid State Driver's LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans I Disabled