Truck Driver

Truck Driver

Location : Greensboro Family Store - Greensboro, NC

Position Type : Regular Full Time

About this opportunity :

Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and / or deliver merchandise to customers; operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads variety of donations including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.; ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; assists in performing work in the family store and warehouse.

Key Responsibilities :

• Reviews scheduled pick-ups to ensure they are scheduled for the correct day of the week and geographical location.
• Organizes scheduled pick-ups by most direct routes to save time and fuel consumption.
• Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• 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.
• Unloads donations from truck upon arrival at warehouse; distributes items to appropriate locations in the warehouse.
• Ensures the truck meets the scheduled maintenance and performs operator maintenance in accordance with established standards.
• Drives carefully and observes / complies with all traffic signs and road / weather conditions to ensure the safety of passengers.

What we are looking for in you :

Education and Experience :

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

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.

Work requires the ability to lift and carry and / or push / pull heavy (50-100+ lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently. Heavy mobility; duties are usually performed by combinations of standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching, or transporting merchandise on frequent change basis relieved by fewer periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.

Work is performed in a stock-room, warehouse, or store environment where there are discomforts associated with changes in weather; there are occasional discomforts associated with noise, crowds, dust, lint, chemical odors and the like.

Employee Benefits :

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the "Most Good" for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information :

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting. Application Submittal Period : 9 / 26 / 2025 11 / 1 / 2025 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled