Box Truck Driver - Full Time

About the role

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is seeking a full-time Truck Driver to support our mission of providing services to the community. This position offers competitive wages, great benefits, and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck to scheduled points using most efficient route.
• Loads and unloads truck as directed.
• Moves articles manually, with hand truck, or with pallet jack.
• Supervises material handler on route work.
• Accepts donations and distributes tax receipts.
• Performs daily visual inspection of truck and checks truck fluids.
• Reports malfunction of truck or equipment to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Keeps required equipment and paperwork in truck or on person at all times.
• Keeps cab and inside box of truck clean.
• Heavy lifting, pulling and pushing required.
• Follows all safety rules and practices.
• Operates radio to keep in contact with supervisor.
• Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the VP of Operations & E-Commerce in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries.
• Promotes customer and donor satisfaction by maintaining a positive work outlook and projecting a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor.

Requirements

• A valid Chauffeur’s license, “For Hire” endorsement or CDL (with Good driving record).
• Ability to pass a DOT Physical.
• At least one (1) year of truck driving experience.
• Ability to lift, push or pull heavy objects.
• Available to work weekends.

Essential Functions

• Drives truck to scheduled points using most efficient route.
• Loads and unloads truck as directed.
• Moves articles manually, with hand truck, or with pallet jack.
• Supervises material handler on route work.
• Accepts donations and distributes tax receipts.
• Performs daily visual inspection of truck and checks truck fluids.
• Reports malfunction of truck or equipment to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Keeps required equipment and paperwork in truck or on person at all times.
• Keeps cab and inside box of truck clean.
• Heavy lifting, pulling and pushing required.
• Follows all safety rules and practices.
• Operates radio to keep in contact with supervisor.
• Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the VP of Operations & E-Commerce in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries.
• Promotes customer and donor satisfaction by maintaining a positive work outlook and projecting a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor.

Non-essential Functions

• Reports need for any necessary materials/equipment.
• Greets customers and donors; answers questions.
• Operates forklift, if licensed.
• Operates baler and compactor.
• Pre-sorts donations.
• Ensures walkways, aisles, exits, and safety equipment areas (i.e., fire extinguishers or fire hoses) are clear and unobstructed.