Truck Helper

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Plan Bundle Available

Retirement Savings Plan Available

Supplemental Insurance Available

Job summary

The Salvation Army A Georgia Corp is seeking a physical and reliable team member to assist in donation pickups and truck deliveries in Florida. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and arranging donations, helping drivers navigate routes, and preserving donor relations.

The role requires the ability to lift heavy items and operate a Salvation Army truck safely. No formal education is required, and a valid driver’s license may be needed.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; six months experience lifting/heavy items preferred.
• Valid state driver's license may be required.
• Ability to read maps or written directions.
• Good communication and safe driving practices.

Responsibilities

• Ride in a Salvation Army truck on a scheduled route to pick up donated items.
• Assist driver with navigation using maps or directions.
• Inspect donated items for policy compliance.
• Load items into truck, securing space and protecting goods.
• Prepare donation receipts and maintain accurate records.
• Unload donations at the warehouse and distribute items accordingly.
• Perform routine maintenance and checks on the truck.
• Maintain positive donor relations and uphold the organization's image.
• Assist in loading trucks for disposal or transfer as needed.
• Deliver appliances/furniture purchased by customers.

Skills

Driving

Heavy lifting

Map reading

Communication

English literacy

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Driver's license

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

Schedule/Hours: Monday to Saturday 40 hours week.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/store; 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 standards.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 hand-written directions.Inspects donated items briefly to ensure they can be used according to established policies and procedures; 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 the warehouse.Loads 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 may participate in repair work as needed.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: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.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.All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.Employee Benefits:Paid Time OffHealth Plan Bundle AvailableRetirement Savings Plan AvailableSupplemental Insurance AvailableVoluntary Life Insurance and more!Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | DisabledEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:No formal education required, and six months experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture,or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Valid State Driver's License may be required.