Truck Driver - Collections

Founded over ninety years ago, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is committed to the vision of eliminating poverty through our mission of empowering individuals, strengthening families, and inspiring communities.Goodwill team members are at the heart of this mission. They are the very individuals we aim to empower, part of the families we want to strengthen, and members of the communities we want to inspire. Through a team-centered model, Goodwill is more connected to the areas we serve.Our team members are the ones who drive innovation, further the impact we make for those we serve, and define the very culture of our organization.

What is a team-centered culture exactly? It's a commitment to team member development, improved and efficient processes, and a dedication to providing the support needed to be successful. From our retail locations, to our production teams, support staff, and those on the front lines of our mission work, every role within the organization is vital. Collaboration on all levels, sets up both the individual and the organization for success.We would love to have YOU be a part of that success - apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Operate company vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Maintain required daily and monthly maintenance records. Report any unsafe vehicle conditions to supervisor.
• Accurately completes fuel and maintenance supply purchases with company supplied credit cards. Plans purchases at locations in order to obtain best values for company.
• Works with Manager in planning efficient truck routes to optimize donation movement and control costs
• Maintain a good understanding of the company's diverse product base and how these products must be handled and loaded in truck and trailer.
• Understands and adheres to specified load limits.
• Pick-up and load donated materials from collection points as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain required donation records.
• Operates hydraulic lift gate in a safe manner.
• Unload donations at stores or warehouse.
• Direct activity of truck helper (if assigned).
• Maintains a good knowledge of the truck operating systems in order to identify problem areas and assist truck maintenance activities.
• Complies with all DOT regulations.
• Keep vehicle clean.
• Responsible for reporting lack of donated goods, observed ADC and store problems during route.
• Ensure proper use of forklift and pallet dock and maintains current license to operate.
• Report accidents immediately.
• Reports absence as soon as possible.
• Communicates to his/her supervisors in a professional manner.
• Keeps all records as required.
• If required, use all safety equipment assigned in a proper manner to improve safety.
• Responsible for the safety of those workers in his/her charge by carefully observing the safety procedures and policies of the company.
• As a staff person is responsible for the safety of those workers in his/her charge via implementation of the safety procedures and policies of the organization.
• Unload bale and pull at warehouse
• Communicate with other employees and customers in professional manner.
• Works nights and/or weekends as required.
• Works in the warehouse when truck driving duties are completed or not immediately assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of experience driving truck and good driving record required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid State of Virginia driver's license and proof of insurance required to drive personal car on company business.
• Additionally, 3+ point DMV record required to drive company vehicle.
• CDL up to Class A may be required depending upon truck assignment.

Empowering Individuals * Strengthening Families * Inspiring Communities