Truck Helper (9443)

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Plan Available

Retirement Savings Plan Available

Supplemental Insurance Available

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift Store – Vero Beach, FL is seeking a full-time vehicle-assistant to support donation pickups. You will ride in the Salvation Army truck, assist the driver, lift heavy items, and help ensure route safety and donation processing.

No formal education is required; basic map reading and attention to safety are essential. The role includes potential benefits such as health plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; six months experience lifting heavy items such as appliances or furniture.
• Ability to read and follow maps or written directions.
• Willingness to ride in a Salvation Army truck and assist on routes.

Responsibilities

• Rides in a Salvation Army truck on scheduled routes to pick up donated items.
• Inspects donated items for policy compliance and explains acceptability to customers.
• Lifts and packs items to maximize space and protect items during transport.
• Prepares donation receipts for customers and ensures accuracy.
• Maintains good donor relations and represents The Salvation Army positively.
• Unloads donations at the warehouse and assists with loading for disposal.

Skills

Driver helper

Heavy lifting

Map reading

Route navigation

Customer service

Tools

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: FLA-Vero Beach Thrift - Vero Beach, FL 32961, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Education Level: N/A, Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Minimal, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Store, 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.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Plan Bundle Available
• Retirement Savings PlanAvailable
• Supplemental InsuranceAvailable
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: EDUCATION 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled