Driver I

Job Details
Job Location
Kent Distribution Center - Kent, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$17.19 - $22.35 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Road Warrior
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Distribution - Shipping
Are you looking for a way to use your gift to help others? Do you have a heart to come alongside others who are trying to improve their lives? Do you want to work for a company that's made it on the Best Christian Workplaces 5 years in a row?If so, we want to talk with you!
As a Driver I, you will play a key role in ensuring that the Mission's Distribution Center Gift in Kind inventory is distributed on a timely basis to the various Mission departments and secondarily to other area churches and non-profits. Key responsibilities include picking-up and delivering incoming donations and outgoing orders. At any given time, you might work independently, or with other drivers, guests in program, the Mission's procurement individual, and/or Distribution Center staff.
Pay Range: $17.19 - $22.35 Hourly
The above pay range is a guideline. For candidates who meet the qualifications of the job, the Mission's Compensation Philosophy is to target the middle of the range. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final pay rate to be offered. Factors include (but are not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training as well as internal equity, market and other business considerations.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
How you will serve

• Have a working understanding of UGM departments
• Have a working knowledge of acceptable donations.
• Able to safely, accurately and efficiently pick up and deliver orders as scheduled.
• Complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Able to maintain UGM vehicles and complete daily safety checks.
• Able to pass Mission driver certification process.
• Attend, and participate in all Mission, Division, and Department meetings and training, as required.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

How we support each other

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him.
• Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer.
• Participates in team devotions as schedule permits.
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Mission's Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations.
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors.

How you qualify

• Acknowledge and sign the Mission's Statement of Faith (see below)
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year working in a social services environment preferred.
• Microsoft Office Skills required
• Posess a valid Washington State Driver's License and be able to meet the standards of the Mission driver criteria, including but not limited to:
  • Clean driving record.
  • No current suspensions or revocations.
  • At least 21 years of age.

Benefits
All regular fulltime employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package:

• Medical / Vision with generous dependent coverage
• Dental - 100% company paid
• Long-Term Disability 100% company paid
• Basic Life Plan 100% company paid
• Voluntary Products (Aflac and Guardian)
• EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health 100% company paid
• 4 weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 paid holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Personal Day and Birthday holiday
• Retirement benefits w/ company match
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time in a temperature-controlled environment. Occasionally will stand, balance, twist, stoop, kneel and reach with hands/arms. Occasionally lifts up to 20 pounds and walks, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within the company. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Statement of Faith

1. We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Pet. 1:20-21)
2. We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deut. 6:1, Matt. 28:19, Rom. 8:14-17, Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Tim. 2:5, 1 Pet. 1:2
3. We believe in the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ:
   • His virgin birth (Luke 1:35, John 1:1-2, John 1:14)
   • His sinless life (Phil. 2:5-11)
   • His miracles (Matt. 4:23)
   • His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, the forgiveness of sins (Rom. 3:23-25, 2 Cor. 5:21, 1 John 2:1-2)
   • His bodily resurrection from the dead (Rom. 8:34, 1 Cor. 15:3-5)
   • His ascension into heaven, now seated at the right hand of the Father (Acts 1:9-11, Heb. 1:3, Heb. 9:24)
   • His future return in power and glory (1 Thess. 4:16-18)
4. We believe that salvation of the lost is possible through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. (Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-9, John 1:12, John 3:36, 2 Cor. 5:17, Titus 3:5, John 14:17)
5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom Christ indwells each believer enabling them to live a godly life of obedience as they reach for maturity. (John 14:17, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, John 14:26, 2 Cor. 1:21-22, Gal. 5:22-23)
6. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the saved and their eternal life with God. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the unsaved and their eternal separation from God. (1 Cor. 15:20-28, Matt. 25:45-46, Rev. 20:11-15)
7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ. (Eph. 2:13-14, Eph. 4:1-6, John 17:20-23, Phil. 2:1-4)

Mission Statement
To bring the love of Jesus and hope for a new life to our homeless neighbors.
Vision Statement
To see every homeless neighbor - beloved, redeemed, restored.
Pre-Employment
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check and must be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen.