Box Truck Driver - Full Time

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking to hire a full-time Truck Driver for our routes in Northeast Indiana. We offer competitive wages and great full-time benefits including medical, vision, dental, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, an employee assistance plan (EAP), holiday pay, paid time off (PTO), and store discounts.

About Goodwill Industries Of Northeast Indiana, Inc.

Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. The Fort Wayne Goodwill can trace its roots back to 1936 when Reverend Helms proposed a federation of Goodwill Industries across northern Indiana. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve a 10-county area in Northeast Indiana. As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, our mission is to create opportunities for people to achieve economic stability and build strong communities by offering job training, employment services, and other community-based programs. We support this mission through the eco-friendly collection and sale of donated goods.

About the role

As a Truck Driver at Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc., you play a vital role in supporting our mission of providing services to the community. You will be given an assigned route for the day and partnered with a Material Handler to help load and unload the truck. When not on the road, you may assist with other tasks such as driving the forklift, operating the baler, or sorting donations.

Responsibilities

• Drives truck to scheduled points using the 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.
• Loads and packs material to prevent articles from damage and to make effective use of space.
• Keeps records of trips, as required by supervisor.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains a positive work outlook and projects a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor at all times when dealing with customers, donors, co-workers, and clients.

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.

Requirements

• A valid Chauffeur’s license, “For Hire” endorsement, or CDL (with a 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.
• Subject to background check.
• Must have a suitable driving record and be determined insurable by Goodwill Industries’ insurance carrier.
• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the Drug Free Workplace Program.
• Fully comply with Goodwill’s Code of Ethics.

Schedule

This full-time position generally works from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Weekend availability is required, but schedules are rotated so everyone can enjoy a weekend off periodically.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Holiday pay.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Store discounts.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work: Pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Substantial physical activities: grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, and walking.
• Considerable physical activities: balancing.
• Moderate physical activities: crouching, hearing, stooping, and talking.
• Occasional physical activities: climbing.
• Nominal physical activities: crawling, kneeling, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions

The worker is subject to both outdoor and indoor environmental conditions.