Truck Driver Helper_NE-TX_401-Thrift Store Department

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has an opening for a Truck Driver Helper, located in McAllen, Texas.

Job Summary: Assists the Truck Driver in the loading and unloading routine pickups and/or deliveries of material, donated or otherwise, to serve production needs of the store and/ or general operation of corps.

Essential Functions: Donations Pick-Ups and Deliveries Responsibilities; Assists Truck Driver in lifting and stacking donations in the truck, and unloading/loading truck. Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same. Maintains good relationships with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army. Places and arranges furniture, appliances, books or other heavy items in the store as directed. 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.

Warehouse Responsibilities: Loads and fluffs clothes in the baler machine to secure a solid bale of clothing with wire. Operates forklift to transport bale to storage truck. Recycles cardboard boxes and cuts cardboard for use with the baler machine. Assists with organizing items in the warehouse; stores shoes in storage areas; tests electronic items to ensure they are in working order. Performs minor repair of salvageable appliances, furniture, televisions, etc. Places and arranges items in the store as directed; checks all store displays to ensure that items are maintained and displayed in a neat and orderly manner; rotates and/or rearranges stock as directed.

Driving Responsibilities: Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or delivery merchandise to customers. Reviews scheduled pick-ups to ensure they are scheduled for the correct day of the week and geographical location. Organizes scheduled pick-ups by most direct routes to save time and fuel consumption. Drives to the dump and metal recycling center to dispose of non-useable donations and other trash items. Drives carefully and observes/complies with all traffic signs and road/weather conditions to ensure the safety of passengers. Parks vehicle in a safe and clearly marked parking space. Locks vehicle doors when vehicle is not in use. Arrives at destination according to schedule or telephones ahead when severe delays occur.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensures the truck meets the scheduled maintenance and performs operator’s maintenance in accordance with established standards. Fuels vehicle in accordance with state gasoline regulations and The Salvation Army standards. Logs all mileage on standard forms; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

Other Responsibilities: Cleans all display racks and shelves; sweeps and mops floors; cleans windows and mirrors; ensures that the store is maintained in a clean and inviting manner. Assists in cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and loading dock area. Picks up trash and debris surrounding the grounds as requested. Assists customers in carrying purchased/ donated items in/out of the store. Performs other duties as assigned.

Materials and Equipment: Salvation Army Trucks, Forklift, Baler.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers. Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Education and Experience: High school or G.E.D. preferred but not required, And Prior experience driving a box truck preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications: Valid State Drivers License, Forklift Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Physical Requirements: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing. Duties require frequent periods of physical mobility including but not limited to standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, and lifting. Physical duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting. Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with lifting, moving, and carrying very heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.) frequently.

Working Conditions:

Work requires riding in and/or driving 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.

Additional Comments: 

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine it religious mission.

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This position submittal period is 11/20/2024 to 12/8/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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