Transportation Team Member (63656)

Transportation Team Member

Transportation UNION - Shreveport, LA 71106

Salary Range $10.00 - $10.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage Road Warrior Category General Labor

Description

SUMMARY :

Transportation Team Members assist Drivers with loading, unloading, and securing donated goods during transportation routes.

At Goodwill, we are Improving People's Lives Through the Power of Work and this role supports through safe material handling and efficient transportation logistics.

REPORTS TO :

Distribution Manager/ Distribution Assistant Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists drivers with loading and unloading donated goods and materials at stores, donation centers, warehouses, and other service locations.
2. Secures donated goods and materials in trucks to prevent damage during transportation.
3. Assists drivers with safe docking and positioning of vehicles during pickups and deliveries.
4. Assists with collection of returnable merchandise and containers from stores, donation centers, and other collection points.
5. Uses proper lifting techniques and material handling equipment when moving goods.
6. Delivers containers and materials to designated staging areas within the warehouse.
7. Maintains cleanliness and organization of trucks, loading docks, and transportation areas.
8. Safely operates pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment as assigned.
9. Assists with staging containers and materials to support efficient transportation routes.
10. Supports efficient movement of donated goods between donation centers, warehouses, and stores to maintain operational flow.
11. Maintains professional interactions with store staff, donors, and coworkers.
12. Participates in required safety drills, training sessions, and operational meetings.
13. Reports equipment issues, safety concerns, or operational problems promptly.
14. Employees are expected to maintain regular attendance, follow safety procedures, maintain a professional appearance, and comply with all agency policies and procedures.
15. Performs additional duties as assigned to support warehouse and distribution operations.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. Production, processing or warehouse experience desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A

Screenings: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of safe lifting and material handling
• Ability to assist with loading trucks
• Ability to work outdoors and in warehouse environments
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods in warehouse and outdoor environments
• Lift, move, and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and team lift up to 100 pounds occasionally
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb when loading and unloading materials
• Push and pull carts, pallets, and containers
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks repeatedly throughout the day
• Operate material handling equipment including pallet jacks and forklifts

Employees may be exposed to:

• Outdoor weather conditions during transportation routes
• Moving vehicles and loading dock activity
• Dust, debris, and recycled materials
• Moderate to loud noise levels

The primary work environment is:

• A combination of warehouse, loading dock, and transportation route environments
• It could also include outdoor, trailer-based, or semi-enclosed environments