DRIVER and WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT

Description

                                                                                    DENVER RESCUE MISSION 

                                                                                       Job Announcement

Position Title: Driver and Warehouse Assistant

Reports to: Receiving & Distribution Supervisor

Job Classification: Full-time; Non-exempt

Salary Range: $20.29 - $22.55 per hour. 

About Us:

Denver Rescue Mission has been serving the most vulnerable in our community for over 133 years. Our history is rooted in a love of Christ and a commitment to share that love with others. At multiple locations throughout our community, we help restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness and addiction through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, and community outreach.

The Opportunity: 

The Ministry Outreach Center Driver & Warehouse Assistant is responsible for transporting and picking up materials and people as directed. These trips will occur during regular business hours however, emergency situations may arise that require trips outside of normal business hours. This position will also be responsible for daily warehouse responsibilities not limited to and including processing donations, mentoring and supervising program participants as well as maintaining the overall cleanliness of the warehouse.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Pickup and delivery of Gift-in-Kind donations with fleet box trucks, based on the needs established in the daily staff meetings.  
• Supervise and mentor New Life Program participants on warehouse procedures and expectations.
• Transport critical supplies, including meals to and from Denver Rescue Missions’ kitchens and shelters. 
• Purchase and transport materials as requested by the Ministry Outreach Center Supervisor, Receiving and Distribution Specialist, or other staff. 
• Pick up and load furniture from donors’ residences. 
• Ensure fleet vehicles are fueled, thoroughly cleaned, and properly maintained. 
• Complete Department of Transportation pre-trip inspections on required fleet vehicles. 
• Ensure forklifts and floor scrubbers are properly maintained. 
• Transport New Life Program participants to Denver Rescue Mission sites and various functions. 
• Deliver office furniture and other materials to various Denver Rescue Mission sites. 
• Assist in snowplowing when necessary. 
• Promote a healthy spiritual environment and exhibit an encouraging and respectful manner at all times. 
• Display the ideals of “humble, hungry and smart” as described in Patrick Lencioni’s book, “The Ideal Team Player”. 
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and trainings, utilizing Agile and Lean Methodologies and promoting departmental values.
• Attend weekly staff meetings. 
• Maintain frequent communication with the Receiving & Distribution Supervisor on warehouse tasks. This can include, but is not limited to, processing donations from the donation dock, sweeping and picking up trash around the warehouse, and helping organize the racking, cooler, and freezer. 
• Assist in the organization of volunteer projects around the warehouse. 
• Encourage, and hold participants accountable through Scribe software by writing HHS assessments and Incident Reports when appropriate. 
• Assist Commodity Assistance Partners in the check-out process as they take food and other items from the Ministry Outreach Center. 
• Willingness to engage in continuous improvement projects and training. 
• Assist the Food Distribution Coordinator and Client Services Coordinator as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Receiving & Distribution Supervisor.

Requirements

Minimal Qualifications and Requirements:

• Affirm the Statement of Faith.
• Abide by the Employee Handbook.
• Must hold a current, valid Colorado Driver’s License and be willing to authorize a driver’s record background check. Driving record must be insurable under Denver Rescue Mission’s standards. 
• Must be 25 years of age to qualify under Denver Rescue Mission’s insurance policy.
• Willingness to operate a forklift and obtain forklift certification. 
• Strong work ethic, communication skills and the ability to resolve conflict professionally. 
• Proficient at following a schedule. 
• A friendly and thankful attitude to all donors, staff, and volunteers. 
• Strong Christian ethic with ability to work with people of diverse cultural, e