Truck Helper - Bern Store

Truck Helper

NSC-New Bern Family Store - NEW BERN, NC 28560

Salary Range $11.24 Position Type Part Time with Benefits 20 or More Job Shift Day Education Level Some High School Category Store

Schedule:

M-S 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m. at New Bern Family Store - New Bern, NC

Position Type:
Regular Full Time

Assists in picking-up donations by riding in a Salvation Army truck and lifting, carrying, and/or hauling donations into the truck and unloading the same at the warehouse; assists in navigating for the Truck Driver; ensures the accountability, security, and safety of the donations when in route; assists in maintaining the vehicle in proper working order and in compliance with established standards;

assists in performing work in the thrift/family store and warehouse. When needed:
Sorting responsibilities; receives, sorts, prices and prepares donated items for display in the store; determines suitability and pricing of items based on established standards; assists in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of the warehouse area. Cleans and maintains the stores and storage facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Rides in a Salvation Army truck on a scheduled route in order to pick-up donated items; assists in navigating driver to destinations by reading a map and/or hand-written directions.
• Inspects donated items briefly to ensure they can be used according to established policies and procedures; explains policy to customers regarding the types of items that can be accepted.
• Lifts, carries, and/or hauls donations into truck; packs items in truck in a manner that maximizes use of space, protects items from damage, and ensures safety.
• Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Unloads donations from truck upon arrival at warehouse; distributes items to appropriate locations in the warehouse.
• Performs routine maintenance of the truck; checks fluid levels on a regular basis; coordinates and may participate in repair work as needed.
• Receives, inspects and sorts donated items such as clothes, shoes, household items, bric-a-brack, etc. according to the category and condition.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; cleans sinks and toilets, polishes mirrors, and replenishes supplies.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops and waxes floors; sweeps sidewalks
• Helps in producing bales from unsold clothing for loading on truck

• No formal education required, AND
• Six (6) months experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture, OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Equal Opportunity

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