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Box Truck Driver | Food Bank Warehouse Worker

The Salvation Army (Western Territory)

Lodi, CAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3w agoVerified open 5 days ago
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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Lodi, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

The Salvation Army (Western Territory) is hiring a Box Truck Driver | Food Bank Warehouse Worker. The Salvation Army seeks a Box Truck Driver and Warehouse Worker to perform food pick‑ups, deliveries, and assist with transportation, set‑up for programs and events while safely operating vehicles and adhering to safety regulations.

Key focus areas include Operate all company vehicles in a safe and efficient manner, Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment, and Maintain appropriate vehicle fluid levels.

Important skills include Operate Company Vehicles Safely, Perform Safety And Maintenance Checks, Maintain Vehicle Fluid Levels, Clean Vehicles, Report Security Concerns, and Handle Security And Crisis Situations Calmly. Preferred (not required): Drive A Salvation Army Vehicle, Operate A Motor Vehicle, Verbally Interact With Staff, and Sense Of Cleanliness.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate Company Vehicles SafelyPerform Safety and Maintenance ChecksMaintain Vehicle Fluid LevelsClean VehiclesReport Security ConcernsHandle Security and Crisis Situations CalmlyNotify Supervisor of Maintenance NeedsInteract With Store RepresentativesRepresent the Salvation Army ProfessionallyLoad and Unload Box Truck With ForkliftWeigh and Record Food DonationsEnsure Food RotationAssist With Upkeep and CleanlinessAssist With Food DistributionFollow Safety RulesMaintain Knowledge of Programs and FacilitiesAdhere to Lodi Corps OperationsAdhere to Company Policy ProceduresObserve Safety Rules and RegulationsStay Up to Date on DMV, DOT, TSA RequirementsMaintain ConfidentialityDrive a Salvation Army VehicleGive Written Instructions in EnglishGive Verbal Instructions in EnglishUse Computer for Daily and Weekly ReportingCommunicate Through EmailsOperate a Box TruckOperate VansOperate ForkliftKnowledge of Scheduling Systems and ProceduresWork With Challenging BehaviorsHigh Degree of InitiativeWork With Little OversightEffective Team MemberOperate Wireless Phone or RadioOperate a Motor VehicleVerbally Interact With StaffVerbally Interact With ClientsVerbally Interact With VolunteersVerbally Interact With DonorsVerbally Interact With ChildrenSense of CleanlinessTidinessNeatnessGood Supervision SkillsWork Closely and Cooperatively With StaffWork With Wide Range of ClientsServe Wide Range of ClientsWork With VolunteersServe Volunteers

Qualifications

California Class C Driver LicenseMust Be 21 or OlderPass Criminal Background CheckDOJ Livescan Fingerprint CheckAuthorize CA DMV Pull Notice ProgramComplete the Salvation Army Vehicle Course TrainingPass the Salvation Army Background ChecksAttend TSA Program and Child Safety TrainingObtain Motor Vehicle Report From CA DMVPass Required DOT PhysicalForklift Driving Experience or Certification1 Year Warehouse Experience

Full job description

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

 

  • BASIC PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to perform food pick-ups and deliveries, as well as assist with transportation and set up needs for program and events. Responsible for safely operating Salvation Army vehicles and equipment as well as obeying all laws, regulation and rules of conduct set forth by The Salvation Army Lodi Corps, the California Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Transportation, and OSHA. 

 

  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operate all company vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.

  • Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on vehicles and equipment.

  • Always maintain appropriate vehicle fluid levels.

  • Clean vehicles as scheduled and/or required.

  • Ensure vehicles are safely and securely stored, keeping windows and doors locked

  • Report any security concerns, handle security and crisis situations calmly.

  • Notify supervisor of any needed maintenance or repairs.

  • Pickup food donations, interact with store representatives, and represent The Salvation Army in a professional and courteous manner.

  • Load and unload box truck with forklift, weigh and record all food donations according to policy, ensure food rotation of food supplies.

  • Assist with the upkeep, appearance, and cleanliness of the Lodi Corps.

  • Assist with food distribution to clients (food box preparation, distribution, and Hope Harbor food support).

  • Follow and implement all safety rules to ensure a safe working area.

  • Maintain knowledge of programs and facilities.

  • Adhere to Lodi Corps operations and all company policy procedures.

  • Observe safety rules and regulations, staying up to date on all DMV, DOT and TSA requirements for drivers.

  • Complete required training.

  • Attend staff meetings as assigned.

  • Maintain confidentiality.

  • Other related duties as assigned.

 

  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

  • Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License , and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle

  • Must be 21 years or older.

  • Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check to include a DOJ Livescan Fingerprint check.

  • Authorize The Salvation Army to add name to the CA DMV Pull Notice Program

  • Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.

  • Must be able to give written and verbal instructions in English.

  • Ability to use computer for daily & weekly reporting of donations received as well as being able to communicate through emails

  • Ability to operate a box truck, vans, forklift in safe and responsible manner (forklift driving experience or certification preferred)

  • Knowledge of scheduling systems and procedures.

  • Ability to work successfully with the challenging behaviors of pre-programmers in our care.

  • At least one year of warehouse experience preferred.

  • Have a sense of cleanliness, tidiness, and neatness.

  • Have good supervision skills and be able to work closely and cooperatively with other staff members.

  • Have ability to work with and serve a wide range of clients, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

  • Have positive public relation skills.

  • Must possess a high degree of initiative, ability to work with little oversight, and an effective team member.

  • Knowledge of Salvation Army policies and procedures helpful

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Must pass The Salvation Army background checks.

  • Must attend TSA Program and Child Safety Training.

  • Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle, which includes, but is not limited to:

  • Must be 21 years or older.

  • Obtain a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the CA DMV and present upon interview.

  • Authorize The Salvation Army to add name to the CA DMV Pull Notice Program.

  • Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.

           

  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, manage stairs, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.

  • Must be able to pass required DOT physical

  • Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.

  • Have uninhibited physical mobility in bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.

  • Requires exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

  • Ability to operate a wireless phone or radio.

  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle

  • Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks

  • Ability to verbally interact with staff, clients, volunteers, donors, and children.

 

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship

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