Job description

Truck Driver/General Laborer Description:

The Truck Driver/Laborer position is responsible for picking up food, pallets, paper goods, pet food, supplies, and other needed items from vendors/donor locations and delivering them to SVdP local dining hall and food pantries. Drivers/Laborers are the “face of St. Vincent de Paul” in the field and must be polite and professional by acknowledging the donors and partners with a warm greeting, professional manner, and gracious appreciation for all donations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Driver/Laborer Responsibilities:

Drives and/or assists with loading/unloading a 14’ and/or 17’ truck with a capacity of 1 ton to pick up and deliver food and paper products.

• Follows the direction of the management personnel as instructed and works independently without direct supervision when on the road.
• Maintains radio/telephone contact with Dining Hall Director to receive instructions, report a donation non-pickup, or receive new pickup requests.
• Contacts the donor/vendor on the day of pickup and confirms pickup time and note pertinent information on the route sheet.
• Loads/unloads truck manually in a safe manner, lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs.+, using proper lifting techniques and company-approved tools, for heavy items, boxes, or pallets.
• Load, secure and protect products in delivery vehicles and safely transport merchandise without damage.
• Loads cardboard, aluminum, and other recyclable items for delivery to the recycling center.
• Understands and acknowledges that all property picked up is the property of St. Vincent de Paul.
• Immediately reports all accidents or incidents involving company equipment, including all moving violations received in a company vehicle and personal vehicle to the manager.
• Performs work required in a timely manner to meet assigned schedule.
• Presents a professional image to donors and staff by wearing a clean SVDP shirt or vest, as well as in performance and communication.
• Communicates to DH Director any concerns/issues regarding donor pickups, truck issues, and/or truck crew job performance.
• Responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance of the interior of the truck cab.
• Works as a team with the other SVdP staff members and entities, if applicable, and shares responsibilities such as coordinating assignments with other SVdP buildings/programs, routing daily delivery/pick-up schedules, etc.
• Some warehouse organization and merchandise stocking responsibilities.
• Additional general labor duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports/Equipment Responsibilities:

• Cleans cab and sweeps out truck and trailer. Inspects truck and reports needed repairs.
• Checks fluids and fuels as needed.
• Returns SVDP tools (dollies, ladders, etc.) to proper storage and reports to manager items needed for repair or missing.
• Keeps accurate records of pickups and deliveries.
• Unloads, inspects, and/or stocks items as directed each day.

Organization Mission and Policies:

• Supports and demonstrates excellent customer assistance by following the SVDP’s Customer Service Motto to “Serve our Clients with Respect and Dignity” which defines “our valuable customers” as both internal and external, i.e. management, co-workers, donors, vendors, organizational/community contacts, neighbors in need and thrift store customers.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Candidate must be at least 21 years old with a valid OH state driver’s license and satisfactory MVR (driving record).
• Reliable personal transportation to Warren locations is required.
• 2 plus years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experienced driving a one-ton 14’ box truck, using proper loading, and unloading techniques for maximum use of space and limited damage. If/when personal auto is used, mileage will be reimbursed.
• Ability to work weekdays and occasional Saturdays.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen for employment.
• Experienced in managing competing demands and able to adapt to the situation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in mapping a delivery route or using routing apps.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds as the candidate will be carrying food boxes and other products each day.
• The employee is regularly required to walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear.
• The employee is required to stand and sit frequently.
• An employee’s initial 90 calendar days of employment is an introductory/probationary period.
• Starting wage is $12.00 - $14.00/hr.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid training

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Warren, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a clear MVR?

Work Location: One location

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