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Driver & Warehouse Associate

Our Mission Statement:
“To provide through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry and hope for their future.”

We have a full-time opening for a Driver & Warehouse Associate at our 404 E Washington Boulevard location. The starting wage for this position is $17/hour. Below is the schedule that needs filled:

  • Full-Time 1st Shift, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Full-Time Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision
  • 403b Savings Plan and Generous Company Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance for Dependents
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

Position Description

​​​​The Driver & Warehouse Associate is a frontline representative of The Rescue Mission responsible for driving mission vehicles to pick-up donated items, deliver customer purchased items, and transport recycled materials to salvage locations. The Driver also provides warehouse/back-end support. The Driver & Warehouse Associate should have the heart of a servant in accordance with Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”​​

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Drive Mission vehicles in a safe manner for mission business, including: picking-up and unloading scheduled donations, delivering customer purchased items, and transporting recycled materials to salvage locations. Report any driving accidents and violations immediately.  
  • Complete required vehicle maintenance with good knowledge of truck operating system, including: maintenance records, daily inspection reports, adequate fuel levels, interior and exterior cleanliness, adhere to specified vehicle load limits and assist with preventative maintenance.  
  • Evaluate items offered by potential donors to ensure items meet store resale criteria; politely decline items which do not qualify. Process and maintain required donation records for onsite pickups. 
  • Work with warehouse/back-end team assisting with duties as need or assigned. 
  • Assist in coaching and overseeing volunteers and vocational residents; support and collaborate with vocational team as needed. 

Other Duties

  • Maintain a safe and well-organized working environment.  
  • Attend quarterly All Staff meetings. 
  • Job performance should demonstrate The Rescue Mission’s Core Values; Organizational Integrity, Organizational Unity and Organizational Effectiveness. 
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 
  • Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others. 

Education Training and Experience

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED).  
  • Valid driver’s license with good driving record. 
  • 1 year experience as a driver. 
  • Box Truck Driving experience, CDL not required. 
  • Forklift experience and certification, preferred. 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Basic computer skills with knowledge of internet and email. 
  • Ability to work with individuals of various socio-economic, ethnic, and racial populations. 
  • Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook. 
  • Knowledge of truck operating system in order to identify problem areas, and assist with preventative maintenance of vehicles. 
  • Ability to communicate with customers, donors, co-workers, and volunteers in a professional manner.  
  • Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.  

Interested candidates can apply by clicking here