Overview

Truck Helper Jobs in Lafayette, LA at SALVATION ARMY

Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday – 10:00am – 3:30pm Part-Time

This position is responsible for:

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


Key Responsibilities:

  • Rides in a Salvation Army truck on a scheduled route in order 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.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Manual dexterity. Ability to sit, walk, and stand on a frequent change basis in order to perform the duties of this position. Ability to lift objects weighing between 25-50 lbs. Must be self-directed with ability to tolerate frequent interruptions.

  • Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.


Employee Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off

  • Retirement Savings Plan Available

  • Health Insurance

  • Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

  • No formal education required.

  • Six months experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture, OR

  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills or abilities.


Licenses and Certifications:

  • Valid Driver’s License and eligible driver status under TSA Driver Program

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Title: Truck Helper

Company: SALVATION ARMY

Location: Lafayette, LA

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