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Truck Helper

Truck Helper

Salvation Army Southern TerritoryVero Beach, FL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title

Schedule / Hours : Monday -Saturday, 40 hours 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 / store; 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 :

  • Knowledge of the assigned geographic area.
  • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
  • Ability to work effectively with customers.
  • 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.

    • Employee Benefits :

  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

    • Education and Experience :

  • No formal education required, and six months experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

    • Licenses and Certifications :

    Valid State Driver's License may be required.

    Equal Opportunity Employer : Veterans | Disabled

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