Truck Driver I

Truck Driver I - Hourly, non-exempt

Job Functions

- Logistics: Transport materials, donations, and salvage between stores and warehouses.

- Material Handling: Load/unload trucks, often using pallet jacks or hand trucks, and securely arrange gaylords/skids, and other cargo.

- Assists warehouse staff and others to prepare loads, maintain documentation, and clean warehouses.

- Vehicle Care: Perform daily inspections and routine maintenance checks.

- Fuels vehicles, records fueling data on receipts and submits copies in accordance with company policies and procedures.

- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all MDOT, OSHA, and company safety protocols.

- Adheres to safety policies regarding handling of equipment and storage of merchandise within specified areas.

- Follows safety rules, ensures safe operating conditions are followed within area of responsibility, wears required personal protective equipment and clothing, keeping truck, and loading areas clean and orderly.

- Customer Service: Represent Goodwill professionally when interacting with donors and staff.

- Works from company policies, standards, and instructions, vehicle inspection lists, driver logs, shippers, and other related documentation; submits required reports at the end of each shift.

Competencies

All positions at Goodwill Industries of West Michigan require that the individual possess strong personal motivation/initiative, problem solving orientation, commitment to excellence, an ability to work well with diverse teams, and a strong commitment to our organizational mission. Additionally, this position requires the following:

- Flexibility/adaptability

- Customer Orientation

- Ability to work independently

- Positive attitude and ability to work well within a team environment

- Clean driving record and the ability to pass drug screens

Education

- GED/diploma required

Experience

- 1 year in Box Truck driving required

Certifications/Licenses

- Valid driver's license and insurance required

- CDL preferred

- Powered industrial truck license preferred

- Valid Non-CDL Class C license required

Physical Environment

- Exposure to dust and debris from donated goods

- 30% outside and 70% inside. Exposure may possibly include extreme cold or heat, noise or vibration and fumes

Other Requirements

- Travel within GIWM territory (generally in agency vehicle)

- Ability to work weekends and some holidays