Truck Helper (Temporary) (9437)

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

Job summary

The Salvation Army Thrift - Gainesville, FL is seeking a Temporary Full Time Donation Truck Assistant for weekend shifts (Tuesday–Saturday, 35 hours per week). The role involves picking up donations, lifting and loading items, and helping maintain vehicle safety.

No formal education is required. A minimum of six months’ experience with lifting heavy items is preferred or any equivalent combination of education and experience. This temporary position lasts up to 90 days.

Qualifications

• Six months experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture, OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Rides in a Salvation Army truck to pick up donated items and assists in navigating driver to destinations.
• Inspects donated items briefly to ensure they can be used according to established policies and procedures.
• Lifts, carries, and hauls donations into the truck; packs items to maximize space and protect from damage.
• Prepares donation receipts for customers and ensures accuracy.
• Maintains good relationships with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
• Unloads donations at the warehouse and distributes items within the warehouse.
• Performs routine maintenance of the truck and checks fluid levels regularly.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Manual handling

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: FLA-Gainesville Thrift - Gainesville, FL 32609, Position Type: Temporary Full Time, Education Level: N/A, Salary Range: $15.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Weekend , Job Category: Store, This is a temporary position, working up to 90 days only

Schedule/Hours: Tuesday – Saturday (35 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 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 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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU :

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

Licenses & Certifications:

None

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