Essential Functions:
Responsible for the daily
transportation, loading and unloading of Donated Goods, New Goods, Store Supplies,
Fixtures, and other items as needed. Provide direction to the Driver Helpers.
1. Drive
a 16’ to 24’ standard transmission box truck or a 48 ft Tractor/Trailer
combination in a safe and efficient manner, complying with all state, federal
and local driving laws.
2. Follow
a daily dispatched schedule and give directions to truck helpers and/or
trainees.
3. Collect
and transport donated goods from private homes, businesses, or other areas to
designated processing sites.
4. Transport
salvage material, store supplies, containers, and waste, as directed.
5. Inspect
and service truck daily for proper operation. Inform the Transportation Manager
of any necessary repairs and safety hazards.
6. Monitor
and order truck supplies through the Transportation Manager.
7. Unload
trucks and move merchandise throughout the stores, sales floors, and warehouse.
8. Provide
polite, responsive, and courteous service to donors and to issue receipts.
9. Compare
Bill of Lading to truck load for accuracy of merchandise.
10. Use
hands free system to communicate with supervisor or dispatcher regularly.
11. Pick up
and distribute interoffice mail and supplies from the warehouse to the proper
location and vice versa, when requested.
12. Maintain
a clean and hazard free truck.
13. Follow all
company policies and safety procedures.
14. Attend all
staff meetings as scheduled.
Skills and Abilities:
1. Must
be able to interact professionally with, all customers, vendors, and
staff members
2. Must
be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the public.
3. Must
have extensive knowledge of the service area and road systems.
4. Must
be able to read and follow a street map.
5. Must
be available to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights,
and weekends.
6. Must
be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. frequently and 100 lbs. occasionally.
7. Must
be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in a moving vehicle.
8. Must
be able to stand, and walk, for prolonged periods of time, frequent bending, stooping,
and stretching.
9. Must
have vision corrected to within normal limits.
10. Must be
able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
11. Must be
able to function in a busy work environment with occasional periods of high
stress.
Requirements:
Must maintain a Chauffer
License or Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Must have a current DOT Medical
Card. High School diploma or GED preferred, not required. One-year prior
driving or transportation experience or training preferred; must possess valid
state driver’s license and must be insurable through the Company’s insurance
carrier. Must pass drug screen and DOT physical, as required. Regular
attendance is required.
Working Conditions:
Frequent physical exertion,
exposure to inclement weather; exposure to truck fumes and noise, exposure
to donated goods.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled