Truck Driver - Non CDL, Estates

Description
Job Title: Truck Driver
Date Created: March 2020
UGM considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of UGM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Statement of Faith and Core Values. Additionally, employees must be willing to lead and/or participate in Bible study, prayer, devotions and sharing the Gospel.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Drive the truck to pick up donations and transport inventory between store locations. Operate forklift to manage inventory in the stores. Fulfill bailing duties and assist with production duties when assigned.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Result Area #1 DRIVING, LOADING, UNLOADING DONATIONS

• Drive truck safely always aware of surroundings and observing traffic regulations
• Complete daily pickup schedule arranged by Donation Coordinator
• Implement donation guidelines graciously turning down unacceptable items
• Load and unload items in a safe, efficient manner that protects donations from damage in transit
• Finish each donation pick-up by completing the submission on Resupply App before leaving Donors residence.
• Maintain good communication with Director of In Kind, Donation Coordinator and Store manager
• Assure vehicles are clean, in good condition, fluids and tires checked, before driving

Key Result Area #2: INTAKE

• Assist donors, making immediate assessment of donations and unloading acceptable items
• Implement donation guidelines graciously turning down unacceptable items
• Prepare a receipt for donors who desire one and distribute newsletter or other advertisement
• Separate donated items into designated categories, with another inspection for acceptability

Key Result Area #3: WAREHOUSING

• Fulfill bailing duties observing safety guidelines and performing routine daily maintenance
• Operate forklift to manage inventory observing safety guidelines and performing daily maintenance
• Sort and prepare items for recycling i.e. cardboard, copper, aluminum, steel, tin and brass
• Assist with production duties when assigned
• Perform outside cleaning duties i.e. pickup/ empty trash, snow removal, de-icing, sweeping, etc.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-7 years clean driving record.
• Excellent communication skills including written, oral, and instructional.
• Prove to be teachable: organized with the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at once; able to listen and follow instructions.
• Able to work on your feet for 8 hours a day seven days a week
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%

• Work indoors and outdoors. It requires climbing stairs, sitting, standing, bending, and reaching - Continuously.
• Requires a sustained level of high energy, stamina, and the ability to move about the store, customer homes and businesses on a regular and ongoing basis - Continuously.
• Requires the ability to hear, see, and speak clearly - continuously.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:

• Variety of tools used in the pricing and production process, i.e. pricing guns, steamers, z-racks, clothing racks and displays, forklift, carts, etc.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 2-5 years driving experience.
• High school

Requirement:
Union Gospel Mission is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Statement of Purpose. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in all of the ministry activities of Union Gospel Mission.
• Subscribe to Union Gospel Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
• Adhere to Union Gospel Mission Employee Handbook.