Truck Helper & Sorting Room Worker (8759)

Schedule/Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, about 6 hours/day  (up to 29 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.

• Ability to become and remain certified to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off

• Supplemental Insurance Available

• Retirement Savings Plan Available

• Voluntary Life Insurance Available

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:

Valid State Driver’s License required, with ability to meet Salvation Army driving requirements for insurance purposes and remain qualified to drive a Salvation Army vehicle throughout the course of employment in this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled