Driver & Warehouse Assistant

Description

Hope Starts Here! Your career as a Driver & Warehouse Assistant at Denver Rescue Mission is your opportunity to make a difference. Are you looking to build community and meet new friends? Are you looking for meaningful work and career advancement? Then look no further, Denver Rescue Mission needs qualified, caring people to join our team. We are looking for skilled drivers to fill this essential role.

The Driver & Warehouse Assistant reports to the Receiving & Distribution Supervisor and is responsible for daily warehouse responsibilities, not limited to processing donations, mentoring and supervising program participants, as well as maintaining the overall cleanliness of the warehouse. This position is a full-time, non-exempt position of Denver Rescue Mission (DRM).

Who are we?

Denver Rescue Mission serves people experiencing homelessness and poverty through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, permanent housing assistance and community outreach. Since 1892, we’ve been changing lives in the name of Christ by meeting people at their physical and spiritual points of need, with the goal of returning them to society as productive, self-sufficient citizens.

Hiring Range: $20.00 - $22.55 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

For candidates with a tow certification a $1.25 per hour tow differential may be available.

Benefits: Complete DRM Benefits Guide  

Highlights of our incredible benefits package:  

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits with HSA company contribution
• Generous vacation, sick time, holiday pay, and paid birthday off
• Employer paid term life Insurance and long-term disability 
• Tuition reimbursement available
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Complimentary RTD EcoPass

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Pickup and delivery of Gift-in-Kind donations with fleet box trucks, based on the needs established in the daily staff meetings.  
• 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 Manager, 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. 
• Pickup donated vehicles as assigned. 
• 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 on 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 trainings. 
• Assist the Food Distribution Coordinator and Client Services Coordinator as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Receiving & Distribution Supervisor.

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. 
• Willingness to operate forklift and obtain forklift certification. 
• Willingness to operate tow truck and obtain tow truck certification. 
• Strong work ethic, communication sk