Family Store Truck Driver

Location: The Salvation Army, Savannah Corps

About this opportunity:

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a part-time Truck Driver for our Family Store/Warehouse located in Savanah, GA. This position drives Salvation Army truck along scheduled route to pick-up donations and/or deliver merchandise to customers. 

Key responsibilities:

• Operates the truck in compliance with established Salvation Army standards and stat driving regulations.
• Lifts, carries, loads and unloads a variety of donations including furniture, appliances, clothing, etc.
• Ensures the safety, security, and accountability of the vehicle and donations at all times.
• Assists in performing work in the thrift store and warehouse.

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., preferred but not required.
• One (1) year experience driving a heavy-duty truck or large van.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Driver’s License
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language; Ability to read and follow a map and/or hand-written directions; Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving the lifting and carrying of heavy objects; Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing; Ability to drive a heavy-duty truck. Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull heavy (50-100+ lbs.) donations, i.e. furniture, appliances, etc.

 Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Medical Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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*Application Submittal Period: 06/24/2024-07/24/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!