Thrift Store Driver & Donation Receiver (Clarksville)

The Salvation Army Mission Statement :

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible.

Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Job Objective :

As the Truck Driver and Donation Receiver you will receive donations from the public, sort, provide receipts, and drive the truck, ensuring that the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

What You Will Do :

• Greet potential clients interested in construction salvage merchandise being friendly, responsive and helpful.
• Be available to receive donations and provide receipts for donated goods to the donors according to our written policy for receiving donations.
• Be aware of, and conform to, the store's procedures for sorting, displaying and storing of donated items.
• Help to keep the sorting, storage and receiving areas clean and orderly. Empty garbage and sweeping floors as needed.
• Pick up donated items, as the manager directs. Be available for other transporting needs of the Thrift Store as directed by the manager.

Keep the truck clean and report any needed maintenance.

• Help conduct the baling operation. Training will be provided.
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership.

Minimum Qualifications : The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and / or abilities required for this position.

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent

Background Checks : Position requires a background check to be completed. Findings may disqualify an individual for this position

Experience : Experience driving a truck preferred.

Certifications : Must have a valid driver's license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver's qualification standard including DOT regulations;

must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.

Skills / Abilities :

Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele

Supervisory Responsibility : none

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Requirements Include :

• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity
• Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds
• May require bending, squatting, walking
• May require standing for extended periods

Travel : only local travel

Working Conditions : Work is performed in a thrift store environment; will require weekend and evening work.

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

Indiana Division

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