Box Truck Driver

Description

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking to hire a full‑time Truck Driver, for our routes in Northeast Indiana.

Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J. Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. The Fort Wayne Goodwill can trace its roots back to 1936 when Reverend Helms proposed a federation of Goodwill Industries across northern Indiana. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve 10 counties in Northeast Indiana.

As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, our mission is to create opportunities for people to achieve economic stability and build strong communities by offering job training, employment services, and other community‑based programs. We support this mission through the eco‑friendly collection and sale of donated goods. National watchdog groups and publications consistently give us high ratings for our prudent and innovative use of funds.

Every job in our organization contributes to our vocational training and employment programs. In order to hire and retain employees who believe in our mission, we offer good benefits, great consistent rotating schedules that allow for work‑life balance, the satisfaction of serving the community, a positive work environment, and opportunities for career development.

As a Truck Driver at Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc., you play a vital role in supporting our mission of providing services to the community. Frankly, nothing happens without our Operations Team of Drivers and Material Handlers organizing and transporting donated goods throughout Northeast Indiana!

As a Truck Driver, you will be given an assigned route for the day. A Material Handler will be partnered with you to help load and unload the truck.

At Goodwill, we all help out where needed in support of Goodwill’s Mission! If for some reason you’re not on the road, you might drive the forklift or help with the baler, or even sort donations. There is always something to do!

To be eligible for consideration, you must possess:

• A valid Chauffeur’s license, “For Hire” endorsement or CDL (with good driving record)
• Ability to pass a DOT Physical
• Have at least one (1) year of truck driving experience
• Be able to lift, push or pull heavy objects
• Be available to work weekends

This full‑time position generally works from 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Weekend availability is required, but we try to rotate so everyone can enjoy a weekend off now and then.

• Drive truck to scheduled points using most efficient route.
• Load and unload truck as directed.
• Move articles manually, with hand truck, or with pallet jack.
• Supervise material handler on route work.
• Load and pack material to prevent articles from damage, and to make effective use of space.
• Keep records of trips, as required by supervisor.
• Accept donations and distribute tax receipts.
• Perform daily visual inspection of truck and check truck fluids.
• Report malfunction of truck or equipment to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Keep required equipment and paperwork in truck or on person at all times.
• Keep cab and inside box of truck clean.
• Heavy lifting, pulling and pushing required.
• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• Operate radio to keep in contact with supervisor.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the VP of Operations & E‑Commerce in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries.
• In order to promote customer and donor satisfaction it is mandatory for employees who come in contact with the public to maintain a positive work outlook and to project a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor at all times when dealing with customers, donors, co‑workers, and clients.

• Report need for any necessary materials/equipment.
• Greet customers and donors; answer questions.
• Operate forklift, if licensed.
• Operate baler and compactor.
• Pre‑sort donations.
• Ensure walkways, aisles, exits, and safety equipment areas (i.e., fire extinguishers or fire hoses) are clear and unobstructed.

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