Truck Driver Helper; Gonzales, LA)

Responsibilities:

• To assist the truck driver with the daily transportation of used goods, new goods, contract supplies and waste.
• To collect contributed goods from private homes and businesses.
• To collect salvage material, contract supplies and waste, as directed.
• To assist in monitoring and servicing truck before each shift for proper operation. To inform the transportation director of necessary repairs and safety hazards.
• To direct the truck driver while he/she is driving and parking the truck.
• To read map and give truck driver directions. To assist the truck driver when backing or attempting to maneuver into a tight space.
• To move merchandise throughout stores, sales floors and warehouse.
• To render polite, responsive and courteous service to donors and to issue receipts.
• To organize merchandise within Goodwill’s warehouse and/or retail locations.
• To maintain a clean and hazard free truck.
• To follow company policies and safety procedures.
• To attend regularly, as scheduled.

• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
• Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to the general public.
• Must have extensive knowledge of the service area and road systems.
• Must be able to read and follow a street map.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights and weekends.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 #?s frequently and 100 #?s occasionally.
• Must be able to engage in prolonged sitting in a moving vehicle.
• Must be able to engage in prolonged standing, walking and in frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Must have vision corrected to within normal limits.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to function in a hectic work environment with occasional periods of high stress.

• High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Transportation experience or training a plus.

Extreme physical exertion, exposure to inclement weather; exposure to truck fumes and noise;

Exposure to unfit donated materials.