Truck Driver Helper (Baton Rouge, LA)
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana · Baton Rouge, LA · 6 mo ago
DistributionFull-time
Essential Functions
- To assist the truck driver with the daily transportation of used goods, new goods, contract supplies and waste.
- To collect contributed goods from private homes and businesses.
- To collect salvage material, contract supplies and waste, as directed.
- To assist in monitoring and servicing truck before each shift for proper operation. To inform the transportation director of necessary repairs and safety hazards.
- To direct the truck driver while he/she is driving and parking the truck.
- To read map and give truck driver directions. To assist the truck driver when backing or attempting to maneuver into a tight space.
- To move merchandise throughout stores, sales floors and warehouse.
- To render polite, responsive and courteous service to donors and to issue receipts.
- To organize merchandise within Goodwill’s warehouse and/or retail locations.
- To maintain a clean and hazard free truck.
- To follow company policies and safety procedures.
- To attend regularly, as scheduled.
Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
- Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
- Must have extensive knowledge of the service area and road systems.
- Must be able to read and follow a street map.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights and weekends.
- Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 #?s frequently and 100 #?s occasionally.
- Must be able to engage in prolonged sitting in a moving vehicle.
- Must be able to engage in prolonged standing, walking and in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
- Must have vision corrected to within normal limits.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
- Must be able to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.
Requirements
- A High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
- Transportation experience or training a plus.
Working Conditions
- Extreme physical exertion, exposure to inclement weather;
- Exposure to truck fumes and noise;
- Exposure to unfit donated materials.