Warehouse Worker/ Truck Driver

The Salvation Army Southern California; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Warehouse Worker/Truck Driver to assist in delivering food products and picking up donations. The role involves driving program vehicles, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining paperwork. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills, a high school diploma, and a valid CA driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CA driver’s license required.
• Experience operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Drive program vehicles for donation pick-ups and food deliveries.
• Assist with assembling food sites and donation pickups.
• Manually load and unload trucks.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Team player

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CA driver’s license

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Electric pallet jacks

Hand trucks

Job description

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Overview

Assist in the delivery of food products to program distribution sites and pick up food donations.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Drive program vehicles for donation pick-ups, food deliveries, and errands.
2. Assist with assembling food sites and donation pickups.
3. Manually load and unload trucks.
4. Return paperwork from food sites and donation pickups.
5. Fill out truck mileage logs.
6. Fuel vehicles at the end of shifts.
7. Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• CA driver’s license (required).
• Experience operating a forklift.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills.
• Team player.
• Ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (e.g., file boxes).

Equipment Used

• Modern office equipment and relevant software.
• Operating pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, hand trucks, forklifts.

ADA Statement

Qualified individuals must be able to perform essential duties with or without accommodation. Requests for modifications or adjustments are considered to meet physical requirements, provided they are reasonable and do not cause undue hardship.

Religious Purpose Acknowledgment

The Salvation Army is a religious organization. Employees are expected to support its religious mission, and work conduct should not conflict with or undermine these religious purposes.

At-Will Employment

Employment is at-will, meaning either party can resign or terminate employment at any time, with or without cause. Changes to this status require written acknowledgment by an authorized representative.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Non-profit Organizations