Truck Driver_NE-NSC_401-Thrift Store Department
Location: The Salvation Army Greenville, SC Family Store - Greenville, SC
Position Type: Hourly
Pay: $13.50
About This Opportunity
This position consists of driving a 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 a 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 warehouse.
Key Responsibilities
• 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.
• Maintains good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
• 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.
• Lifts, caries, 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.
• Ensures the truck fleet meets the scheduled maintenance and performs operators maintenance in accordance with established standards.
• Knowledge of the assigned geographical area.
• Ability to organize pick-up tickets and to schedule route in a manner that saves time and gasoline consumption.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
• Ability to sort and determine the suitability of donated items.
• Ability to ensure the warehouse and dock area and equipment are maintained in a neat, orderly, and secure manner.
• Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions.
• Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
• Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing.
What Are We Looking For In You
High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred but not required, One year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van Any equivalent combination of training experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid Driver's License.
Certified Forklift Operator (preferred But Not Required)
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Work requires riding in 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.
Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull heavy (50-100+ lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment frequently. Heavy mobility: duties are usually performed by combinations of standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching, or transporting merchandise on frequent change basis relieved by fewer periods of sitting or operating a vehicle.
Work is performed in a stock-room warehouse, or store environment where there are discomforts associated with changes in weather; there are occasional discomforts associated with noise, crowds, dust, lint, chemical odors and the like.
Employee Benefits
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Holiday and Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan and more!
Why Work for us
The Salvation Army offers a broad range or career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the "Most Good" for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work in this opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.
Five values at the heart of everything we do...We are...
• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy
Additional Information
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting. Application Submittal Period: April 11, 2025 - April 25, 2025
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.
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Other Details
• Job Family NSC-NON-EXEMPT
• Job Function Store
• Pay Type Hourly
• Hiring Rate $13.50
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