Truck Helper (784)

Job Summary

Assists in picking-up donations by riding in a Salvation Army truck and lifting, carrying, and/or hauling donations into the truck and unloading the same at the warehouse; assists in navigating for the Truck Driver; ensures the accountability, security, and safety of the donations when in route; assists in maintaining the vehicle in proper working order and in compliance with established standards.

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Truck Helper (90%)

Rides in a Salvation Army truck on a scheduled route to pick-up donated items; assists in navigating driver to destinations by reading a map and/or hand-written directions.

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, carries, and/or hauls donations into truck; packs items in truck in a manner that maximizes use of space, protects items from damage, and ensures safety.

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.

Unloads donations from truck upon arrival at warehouse; distributes items to appropriate locations in the warehouse.

Loads truck of items to be taken to the dump.

Delivers appliances and furniture purchased by customers.

Performs routine maintenance of the truck; checks fluid levels on a regular basis; coordinates and may participate in repair work as needed.

Assumes the responsibilities of the Truck Driver as needed.

Warehouse Work (10%)

Assists in performing work in the warehouse as needed.

Assists in maintaining the neatness and cleanliness of the warehouse and loading dock area.

Performs other related work as required.

Materials and Equipment

Salvation Army Vehicle Hand-Trucks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the assigned geographic area.

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.

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.