Kettle Driver (9142)

This position is responsible for:

Drives Salvation Army vehicle to mall(s) to pick up gifts and take them to the Christmas warehouse. Responsible for driving to and from homes, agencies and churches to pick up gifts, stockings, etc. Loads and unloads gifts from the vehicle to the warehouse. Operates the vehicle in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and State driving regulations; lifts, carries, loads and unloads Christmas donations, gifts, stocks, etc.; ensures the safety, security and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times; drives kettle workers to and from kettle locations; assists in performing work at the Christmas warehouse and center as requested.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Salvation Army vehicle to and from malls to pick up gifts and take to the Christmas warehouse, organizing scheduling pick-ups by most direct route to arrive at destinations according to schedule.
• Delivers bell-ringers and/or kettles to locations daily; picks up same at end of day; returns to kettle locations as necessary/directed throughout the day to pick up full and/or drop off empty kettles.
• Interacts with donors and store/home owners as necessary and in a professional manner that represents the mission of The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to operate commercial equipment.
• Ability to exert the physical energy required to performing duties given.
• Ability to perform continuous stooping, standing and climbing as well as lift and carry and/or push/pull moderate (25 - 50 lbs) and possibly heavy (50-100 lbs) materials and donations.
• Work is performed in a warehouse building with some exposure to outdoor temperatures, dirt, dust and/or disagreeable sights and orders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED, AND
• Two years' driving experience OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Driver's License.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled