Production Assistant (Driver)

 

Key Responsibilities 

Transportation & Logistics 

• Follow scheduled routing procedures efficiently 

• Drive Salvation Army truck for pickups and deliveries 

• Ensure security and safe handling of all goods and materials 

• Perform daily pre and post-trip inspections of vehicles 

• Maintain equipment in excellent working order 

• Comply with all DOT and OSHA regulations 

Customer Service 

• Act as a personal representative of The Salvation Army 

• Ensure all donors are treated courteously and respectfully 

• Communicate donation acceptance policy with donors 

• Report any pickup problems to dispatcher 

• Maintain professional appearance per ARC dress code 

Operations Support 

• Use DSS program and assigned iPad apps effectively 

• Support beneficiaries in work therapy goals through training and mentoring 

• Handle loading and unloading of trucks as needed 

• Wear all assigned PPE including gloves, masks, and back guard 

• Report any safety or security concerns immediately 

Qualifications 

Education & Experience 

• High School Degree or equivalent 

• At least two years licensed driving experience 

• Must pass pre-employment DOT screen, drug test, and background check 

Skills & Abilities 

• Strong communication skills in English 

• Basic computer skills including payroll system 

• Proficiency with mobile applications 

• Basic math skills 

• Excellent manual dexterity 

• Professional demeanor and customer service orientation 

Required Certifications 

• Valid Driver's License 

• Clear MVR report 

• Successful completion of required testing 

Physical Requirements 

• Regularly required to stand, use hands, handle, feel, hear, and talk 

• Frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms 

• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch 

• Must regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds 

• Occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds 

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and focus adjustment 

Work Environment 

• Store and warehouse environments 

• Quiet to moderate noise level 

• May experience dusty conditions 

• Temperature fluctuations b