Truck Helper

Los Angeles, Inc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403b

Job summary

Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Long Beach, CA is seeking a dedicated driver helper to support daily truck operations and safety.

You will assist with pre-trip checks, radio communication, loading and unloading donated goods, and maintaining a friendly, cooperative attitude with donors and the driver. This full-time role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, consistent attendance, and strict adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrates high integrity and professional conduct.
• Maintains a respectful, ethical work environment.
• Works well in a team and accepts feedback.
• Shows accountability and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist driver to inspect vehicle prior to leaving the facility.
• Assist driver with radio communication while vehicle is in motion.
• Provide assistance while driver maneuvers truck to park, back up, or other at all times.
• Remain focused and alert to road hazards and traffic.
• Report property damage and complete accident reports as directed.
• Follow directives of driver, dispatcher and management.
• Load, secure and unload donated goods safely.
• Work cooperatively with driver to prevent injury.
• Verify and complete all issued pickup tickets.
• Present a friendly, cooperative attitude to donors and public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Integrity

Professionalism

Teamwork

Ethics

Job description

Description

Purpose:

To assist truck driver with daily tasks and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist driver to inspect vehicle prior to leaving the facility.
• Assist driver with radio communication while vehicle is in motion
• Provide assistance while driver maneuvers truck to park, back up, or other at all times.
• Remain focused and alert to all street signs, pedestrians, and other road hazards.
• Report all property damage immediately and complete written accident reports and proceed as instructed by the dispatcher.
• Follow all directives of driver, dispatcher and management.
• Load, secure and unload donated goods, in a safe manner.
• Work cooperatively as a team with driver to prevent bodily and property injury.
• Assist driver to verify and complete all issued pick-up tickets.
• Conduct self in a safe manner, report all work-related injuries immediately.
• Present a friendly, cooperative attitude to donors and general public at all times.
• Perform other duties assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

• Requires ability to rapidly and constantly lift large and heavy items and to repeatedly load and unload large furniture throughout shift.
• Stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis.
• Must be able to lift minimum of 50lbs without assistance and push and pull up to 100lbs.
• Regular and on-time attendance is critical; hours occasionally exceed 40 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Service Driven: Listens and responds effectively to customer questions; commits to exceeding customer expectations.
• Integrity: Conducts self with high level of ethics and makes decisions with honest intentions that are in the best interest of the company and employees. Works with a high level of integrity and ethically upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism: Possesses a professional work style that includes neatness, punctuality, accuracy, and exhibits a professional attitude and appearance. Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; puts success of team above own interests.
• Values and Ethics: Demonstrates respect for people; maintains a respectful, diverse, and inclusive work environment. They hold themselves accountable for their actions.

Requirements

Before the start of the shift verify that you have the following: Steel toe boots and gloves

• Perform warm-up stretches before starting your regular duties daily.
• Verify that your truck has the proper working equipment such as hand truck, piano dolly, ropes, safety-wheel chock.
• If there are any deliveries on thetrip, make sure that they are complete; they are securely and safely tied down.
• All drivers and helpers must always wear seatbelts when inside the truck; not doing so will result in immediate disciplinary action, NO EXCEPTIONS.
• In any abnormal parking situationcheck in with the dispatcher for approval and make sure you are maintaining a safe working environment.
• When you are at a delivery ordonation pick up, always practice proper lifting techniques when loadingand unloading items to and from the truck. Use proper safety techniques and procedures at all times.
• You must take your lunch and breakson time before returning to base. You are entitled to take a 15-minute break after 2 hours from your starting time; you are entitled to take a 30-minute lunch after 4-5 hours from your starting time; you are entitled to a second break 6 hours after your starting time.
• You must follow the safety procedure of NOT going through any donations, NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Upon arrival to base, open gate and guide driver as he backs up tuck to the dock.
• Safety ramp must be placed between the truck and dock before you commence unloading. Proper safety technique must be used when unloading.
• Assist driver in verifying all thesafety equipment of the truck is still in usable condition and ready to be used the following day before the end of the shift.

Full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision and 403b options. The Society covers 90% of the cost for medical, vision, and HMO dental benefits

SVDPLA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance

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