Truck Helper_

2581 Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916, USA Req #32729
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

150861

Location: Fort Myers Area Command, Fort Myers, FL

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Pay Rate: $13.39/hour

About this opportunity:

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/store.

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.
  • 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.
  • Maintains good relationship with donors to promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.

What we are looking for in you:

  • No formal education required, AND
  • Six months experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture. Valid State Driver’s License OR
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

 

  • Ability to read, write and communicate the English language.

      

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work requires riding in a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
  • Life 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.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

  • Passionate
  • Compassionate
  • Uplifting
  • Brave
  • Trustworthy

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.

To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period:  10/2/2024 – 10/15/2024

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

 

 

Other details

  • Job Family FL-NON-EXEMPT
  • Job Function Store
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Hiring Rate $13.39
  • Required Education High School
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  • 2581 Palm Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916, USA