Production Assistant (Driver)

Job Description

SUMMARY

Drives truck to pick-up and transport materials from and to specified destinations by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plans daily routing based on pick-ups assigned.
• Insure that all calls are made as scheduled and that care is taken to insure the security and safe handling of goods and materials.
• Instructs and supervises helper, keeping in mind that helper is in a rehabilitation program and good personal and work habits are taught by example as well as instruction.
• Responsible for developing of assigned route, including bagging on both sides and across the street of each pick-up.
• Responsible for the safety and security of the truck and equipment (including securing of hand truck at end of day). Daily inspections of air, water, oil, etc.

to maintain equipment in good operating equipment.

• Responsible to promptly report to immediate supervisor all accidents involving truck, personal injury or property damage.
• Act as personal representative of The Salvation Army and insure that all customers are treated courteously. Immediately report any problem in pick-ups to immediate supervisor through the dispatcher.
• Responsible for behavior of truck helpers.
• Wear provided back guard when doing any substantial lifting or moving.
• Personally maintain a neat appearance, including clean clothing, clean shaven, neatly trimmed hair, shirttail tucked in and appropriate head gear.
• Responsible for loading and unloading of truck and to help with other trucks as requested.
• Support the mission statement of The Salvation Army

OTHER DUTIES : Other duties as assigned by supervisor or administrator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises beneficiaries assigned as part of work therapy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment for this position includes truck and warehouse environments which reflect temperature and humidity of outdoors.

THE MISSION OF THE SALVATION ARMY ADULT REHABILITATION CENTER

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.