Truck Driver

About the role

The Salvation Army Midland Division in Jefferson City, Missouri, is seeking a Truck Driver to join our team. This position involves driving or riding in the truck, assisting in the store, interacting with customers, lifting, and carrying donated/purchased items. Physical labor is a significant part of the job. Basic communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Drive or ride along in the truck to pick up merchandise.
• Assist in loading and unloading the store's truck, customers' vehicles, and/or donors' vehicles.
• Conduct daily pre-trip inspections of the vehicle, maintain cleanliness, and alert the supervisor of needed repairs or safety concerns.
• Operate the vehicle safely and in compliance with The Salvation Army Fleet Operation Manual.
• Evaluate donated merchandise for use and make decisions on acceptance or rejection.
• Politely refuse unacceptable items and issue receipts according to store policy.
• Perform spotter function outside the truck during backing up.
• Operate the baler and stack bales weighing up to 250 pounds after training.
• Operate the forklift safely after certification and ensure all stacked items are safely stacked.
• Maintain the store by performing tasks such as washing windows, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, mopping floors, carrying out trash, and other janitorial duties.
• Clean the sorting room, dock area, and work area at the end of each workday.
• Behave and communicate professionally with customers, donors, co-workers, and supervisors to foster a positive work atmosphere.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year related work experience, or two years work experience without a diploma.
• Basic communication skills with customers and other employees.
• Ability to comprehend written job descriptions, maps, cleaning instructions, safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Experience in customer relations and warehouse experience is helpful.
• Previous store worker experience is a plus.
• Appropriate state drivers license (Class C for the truck) and must pass TSA MVR check.
• Forklift operator certification must be obtained before operating the forklift.
• Must be a team player, self-starter, and perform well with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry items as needed.
• Physical stamina for the job.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new tasks.

Skills

• Basic communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Physical labor skills.
• Safe driving and operation of equipment.

Benefits

This is a part-time, 25-hour per week position with starting pay of $18.00 per hour. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay

$18.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time, 25 hours per week

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.