Class A Truck Driver

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan Full Time Class A Truck Driver

WHY WORK FOR GOODWILL?

Ready for a career with impact? Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan (Goodwill SWMI) gives you the opportunity to make a difference in your local community while building your professional skills. Goodwill SWMI is a complex enterprise offering a wide range of career opportunities. Our organization rewards creativity and innovation, while offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Our team members enjoy a unique work environment that is professional, fast paced and fulfilling. About Our Organization Goodwill SWMI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our nearly 300 dedicated team members help achieve our mission of improving the community by providing employment, education, training and support services tailored to individual needs across a six county territory. At Goodwill SWMI, the work we do makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve and, in turn, in the communities in which we live. Goodwill SWMI manages ten retail stores (with attached, attended donation centers and one stand-alone donation center), Contract Manufacturing Operations as well as Custodial & Janitorial business units. These business operations provide stability to our organization that is not always enjoyed by nonprofit organizations solely funded by outside sources. Our organization’s values shape our culture and guide our interactions with program participants, customers, community and one another. Our shared commitment to Living the Mission; Promoting Teamwork; Driving Collaboration; Taking Responsibility for our Actions and Behaviors; Respecting and Appreciating Others is what makes us successful and inspires all that we do. Want to learn more about Goodwill SWMI? Go to our website at: General Responsibilities It is the responsibility of the Class A truck driver to deliver product between stores, warehouses and plant. The Class A truck driver will regularly drive a tractor trailer but will drive other vehicles as needed. The driver will demonstrate the agency’s core values of Success, Collaboration, People and Productivity. Essential Duties, Responsibilities And Functions Make pick-ups and deliveries to stores in a safe and timely manner Operate vehicle according to various municipal requires, e.g. speed limits, seasonal loads Ensure that all loads are secure and all product is delivered without damage Switch trailers; load and unload trucks safely Inspect truck daily and maintain daily inspection record that is accurate and legible; report any need for repairs promptly and in writing Perform other duties assigned by Commercial Services Supervisor or designee Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License Ability to read, write and express ideas in English Ability to perform mathematical functions as needed: addition, subtraction, multiplication Ability to solve problems quickly Education High school diploma or equivalent required Physical Requirements Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly, occasionally lift up to 75 pounds; frequent reaching, bending, twisting, standing, stooping; ability to see with corrective lenses, ability to hear; sitting and operating vehicle for extended periods Other Must maintain qualifications for Class A DOT license, including meeting DOT physical requirements and random drug screens Must be able to work five days per week, eight hours per day, occasional weekend call-in Regularly lift 50 lbs; stand, stoop, bend, reach 5-7 hours per day Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and theft-related background check Must be approved to drive under the Agency’s Commercial Vehicle insurance policy There is no inter-state travel #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan