Truck Driver Helper_NE-TX_-Thrift Store Department

Truck Driver --Thrift Store Department

Posted Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Job Summary: Assists the Truck Driver in loading and unloading routine pickups and/or deliveries of material to serve production needs of the store and/or general operation of the corps.

Essential Functions: This job description identifies the essential functions and requirements of this position, and the incumbent may be requested to perform other job‑related responsibilities and tasks.

• Assists the Truck Driver in lifting and stacking donations in the truck and in unloading/loading the truck.
• Prepares donation receipts for customers; ensures accuracy and completeness.
• Maintains good relationships with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
• Places and arranges furniture, appliances, books, or other heavy items in the store as directed.
• Inspects donated items briefly to ensure they can be used according to established policies; explains policy to customers regarding the types of items accepted.

• Assists in cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and loading dock area; picks up trash and debris surrounding the grounds as requested.
• Assists with placing items in the store as needed.
• Assists customers in carrying purchased/donated items in/out of the store.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Salvation Army Trucks.

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with co‑workers.
• Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.

• Education and Experience: High School or G.E.D. preferred but not required; prior experience driving a box truck preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Certifications: Valid State Driver’s License (preferred).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to meet attendance requirements; read, write, and communicate effectively in English; perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing; frequent periods of physical mobility including standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, and lifting up to 100 lbs; duties may be relieved by brief or occasional sitting.
• Working Conditions: Daily vehicle operation with exposure to outdoors, including weather changes such as rain, cold, snow, heat, and noise, dust, dirt, and other environmental factors.

• Job Family: TX‑NON‑EXEMPT
• Job Function:
  Store
• Pay Type:
  
  Hourly
• Job
  
  Start Date:
  
  Thursday, February 29, 2024
• Location:
  
  Odessa, TX, USA

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army! Please fully complete the application, answer all questions honestly, and upload a copy of your resume if available. Applicants requiring accommodation to the application or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.