Truck Driver_NE-NSC_401-Thrift Store Department

Truck Driver-NE_NSC-Thrift Store Department-401

Job Summary

Drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers; operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and state driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads variety of donations including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.; ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; assists in performing work in the family store and warehouse.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

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. Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same. 

Lifts, carries, and/or hauls donations into truck; packs items in track in a manner that maximizes use of space, protects items from damage, and ensures safety (this applies to donators’ property as well so that door facings, etc. and outside areas (including trees) are not damaged. Unloads donations from truck upon arrival at warehouse; distributes items to appropriate locations in the warehouse. 

Delivers appliances and/or furniture as requested by customers. Drives to the dump and metal recycling center to dispose of non-useable donations. Ensures the truck meets the scheduled maintenance.

Participates in the bailing and storing of rags; ensures the bailer is operated in a safe manner at all times. Participates in the handling of materials processed out of the store to be bailed.

Assists in cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and loading dock area. Assists in working in all areas of the Family Store operations as needed. Performs special projects as needed. Performs other related work as required.

Materials and Equipment

The Salvation Army Vehicle Bailer Forklift

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid State Driver's License.