Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver

The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision

403b Savings Plan and Generous Company

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Group Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance for Depend

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries Inc in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver for Treasure House with starting pay of $15/hour. The role supports donation pickups, deliveries, and warehouse operations on Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

with benefits including medical, vision, 403b, PTO, holidays, and more. Responsibilities include maintaining an orderly warehouse, pricing and displaying furniture, assisting customers, and supporting the primary driver.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• 1 year experience as a driver.
• Box Truck Driving experience preferred, CDL not required.
• Forklift experience and certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly warehouse by baling clothes, managing trash, loading and unloading trucks, and supporting the donation area as needed.
• Clean, price, and display furniture on the sales floor.
• Address customer inquiries regarding furniture and assist with sales.
• Assist the primary driver by picking up and unloading scheduled donations, delivering customer purchased items, and transporting recycled materials to salvage locations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Heavy lifting

Basic computer skills

Customer communication

Donor/customer service

Truck maintenance knowledge

Record-keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

1 year experience as a driver

Box Truck Driving experience preferred

Forklift experience and certification preferred

Job description

Our Mission Statement:
“To provide through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry and hope for their future.”

We have a full‑time opening for a Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver at Treasure House with a starting rate of $15/hour. Below is the schedule needing to be filled:

• Full-Time 1st Shift, Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Medical Insurance
• Vision
• 403b Savings Plan and Generous Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance for Dependents
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

The Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver plays a crucial role in ensuring the Treasure House warehouse is organized, efficient, and safe. Occasionally, the Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver will be a frontline representative of The Rescue Mission assisting the driver with donation pickups, deliveries of customer purchased items, and transporting recycled materials to salvage locations. The Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver should have the heart of a servant in accordance with Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintain an orderly warehouse by baling clothes, managing trash, loading and unloading trucks, and supporting the donation area as needed.
• Clean, price, and display furniture on the sales floor.
• Address customer inquiries regarding furniture and assist with sales.
• Assist the primary driver, as needed, by picking up and unloading scheduled donations, delivering customer purchased items, and transporting recycled materials to salvage locations.

Other Duties

• Attend quarterly All Staff meetings.
• Job performance should demonstrate The Rescue Mission’s Core Values; Organizational Integrity, Organizational Unity and Organizational Effectiveness.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others.

Education Training and Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• 1 year experience as a driver.
• Box Truck Driving experience preferred, CDL not required.
• Forklift experience and certification, preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of internet and email.
• Ability to work with individuals of various socio-economic, ethnic, and racial populations.
• Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Knowledge of truck operating system in order to identify problem areas and assist with preventative maintenance of vehicles.
• Ability to communicate with customers, donors, co‑workers, and volunteers in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational and record‑keeping skills.