Truck Helper (8083)

The Salvation Army; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 46,838,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Fort Myers, FL is hiring a Donations Driver/Picker to pick up donated items on a scheduled route, load and unload items, and keep safety at the forefront of daily operations.

No formal education is required; six months of lifting experience and a valid driver’s license are needed. You must read, write, and communicate in English. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering benefits and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Rides in a Salvation Army truck on a scheduled route to pick-up donated items.
• Lifts, carries, and hauls donations into truck and packs items to maximize space and safety.
• Maintains good relationships with donors to promote a favorable image.

Skills

Six months experience lifting

Valid State Driver's License

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