Truck Helper (7855)

The Salvation Army; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan Available

Job summary

The Salvation Army Gulf Coast Family Store in Gulfport, MS is seeking a part-time driver/porter to pickups donations and assist in loading and unloading items. This role involves lifting 25–50 lbs, driving/compliance, and maintaining safety and donation records on route.

No formal education required; six months lifting experience or equivalent is acceptable. You’ll help donors, support the truck driver, and contribute to a positive image for The Salvation Army in the community.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Six months experience lifting and hauling heavy items, OR equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Rides in a Salvation Army truck to pick up donations.
• Inspects donated items briefly for policy compliance and explains what can be accepted.
• Lifts and packs donations to maximize space and ensure safety.
• Prepares donation receipts and ensures accuracy of documentation.
• Maintains good donor relations and supports truck operations.
• Unloads donations at the warehouse and assigns items to proper locations.

Skills

Heavy lifting experience

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: ALM-MS Gulf Coast Family Store - Gulfport, MS 39501Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or MoreSalary Range: $10.41 HourlyJob Category: StoreSchedule/Hours: Part-time - 27.5 hours per 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; 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 standard.

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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Manual dexterity. Ability to sit, walk, and stand on a frequent change basis in order to perform the duties of this position. Ability to lift objects weighing between 25-50 lbs. Must be self-directed with ability to tolerate frequent interruptions.

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• No formal education required.
• Six months experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture, OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills or abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License and eligible driver status under TSA Driver Program

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled