Truck Helper (9331)

SALVATION ARMY CORP; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvation Army Corp in New Bern, NC is seeking a full-time Store Associate to assist in donation pickups, loading, sorting, and displaying items at the New Bern Family Store. You will help unload donations, ensure item safety, and maintain store and warehouse cleanliness.

Typical duties include driving assistance on routes, inventory and receipt preparation, and basic truck maintenance as needed. Previous lifting experience is required; no formal education is necessary.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Six (6) 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.

Responsibilities

• Rides in Salvation Army truck to pick up donated items and assists driver with navigation.
• Inspects and sorts donated items for acceptance according to policies, assists in packing and loading.
• Unloads donations at warehouse and distributes items to appropriate locations.
• Maintains cleanliness of store and warehouse, and helps prepare items for display.

Skills

Six months experience lifting heavy

Ability to haul items

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: NSC-New Bern Family Store - NEW BERN, NC, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Salary Range: $11.24, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Store, Schedule: M-S 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m. at New Bern Family Store - New Bern, NC

Position Type: Regular Full Time

About this opportunity:

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 standards; assists in performing work in the thrift/family store and warehouse. When needed: Sorting responsibilities; receives, sorts, prices and prepares donated items for display in the store; determines suitability and pricing of items based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area. Cleans and maintains the stores and storage facilities.

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.
• Unloads donations from truck upon arrival at warehouse; distributes items to appropriate locations in the warehouse.
• Performs routine maintenance of the truck; checks fluid levels on a regular basis; coordinates and may participate in repair work as needed.
• Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items bric-a-brack, etc. according to the category and condition.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; cleans sinks and toilets, polishes mirrors, and replenishes supplies.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops and waxes floors; sweeps sidewalks
• Helps in producing bales from unsold clothing for loading on truck.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• No formal education required, AND
• Six (6) 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled