Warehouse Technician/DOT Regulated Driver

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 deliver and collect supplies; receive, store, and distribute material, tools, equipment, and products within warehouse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Drives DOT-regulated trucks to pick up and deliver food, supplies and inner-office mail to and from various Salvation Army facilities.
2. Keeps mileage records.
3. Loads and unloads trucks
4. Keeps vehicles clean inside and outside.
5. Inspects vehicle daily and reports necessary repairs to Manager
6. Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
7. Reads work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
8. Sorts and places materials or items within warehouse on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
9. Keeps warehouse clean, neat and organized.
10. Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to appropriate departments.
11. Assembles emergency food boxes from stock and places conveys to Family Services Department.
12. Marks materials with identifying information.
13. Opens bales, crates, and other containers.
14. Provides appropriate support to all Christmas activities.
15. Secures building when leaving unattended.

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a DOT-regulated Salvation Army vehicle
2. Must be 21 years or older.
3. Must pass annual Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
4. Will be required to pass a behind the wheel road test.
5. Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.
6. Ability to process written, visual and/or verbal information.
7. Ability to operate various types of warehouse equipment included but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks and hand-trucks.
8. Possess or obtain forklift certification within three months of hire.
9. Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
10. Knowledge of and ability to perform all warehouse tasks and/or duties
11. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
2. Ability to grasp, push, and/or dmc objects
3. Ability to reach overhead
4. Ability to lift up to 50 -100 lbs.

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 in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.