Truck Helper (8083)

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans and more!

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift CSRC in Ft Myers, FL is seeking a dedicated driver/loader to handle donation pickups. You will ride in a Salvation Army truck to collect items, load and unload donations, and assist with unloading at the warehouse/store. A valid State Driver's License and English communication skills are required. Hourly pay is $15.50 with benefits and a 40-hour schedule.

Six months experience lifting heavy items preferred; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Six months experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture.
• Valid State Driver's License.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

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.
• 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.
• Maintains good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.

Skills

Driving

Lifting heavy items

English proficiency

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: FLA-Ft Myers Thrift CSRC - Ft Myers, FL 33919, Salary Range: $15.50 Hourly, Job Category: Store, Schedule/Hours: 40

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.

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.
• 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.
• Maintains good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements and 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.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• No formal education required
• Six months experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture. Valid State Driver's License.
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled