The Salvation Army is hiring: Production Assistant 1-San Jose Warehouse in San J

Overview

THE SALVATION ARMY "DOING THE MOST GOOD" SAN JOSE CA - PRODUCTION ASSISTANT I

PAY RATE: $21.00

About the Organization

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men and women in completing our rehabilitation program. The organization relies on the contributions and dedication of its employees to maintain and support program effectiveness.

MISSION STATEMENT: The Salvation Army is an international movement and evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its ministry is guided by the Bible and motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean driving record
• Strong time management and customer service skills
• Ability to operate electronic equipment used for daily route information
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp and push/pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs
• Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks

Essential Job Duties

• Follow daily routing directions and avoid going off route without exception, unless directed by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
• Manage time daily to ensure route is completed within the approved work schedule. Routes are to be 100% completed each day, without exception, unless approved by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.
• Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of the assigned truck. Assist in the safe loading or unloading of other trucks as requested.
• Handle all donated material with safe handling procedures and assigned PPE at all times. Donations must be handled properly to ensure they return damage-free to their destination.
• Train, instruct and supervise truck helper in their Work Task Assignment (WTA), keeping in mind the helper is in a rehabilitation program and that good personal and professional work habits are taught by example, as well as by instruction.
• Responsible for Bag & Tag as instructed by Supervisor and procedure.
• All pre- and post-checks must be completed daily. Any exceptions found during the pre-check inspection must be reviewed by the Transportation Supervisor prior to operating the vehicle. Any post-check exceptions must be reviewed with the Transportation Supervisor prior to clocking out for the day. All equipment on the truck must be in working order and properly secured for transport.
• As a representative of The Salvation Army, ensure that all customers are treated courteously and with good customer service. Immediately report all donor problems and concerns that occur during donation pickups to supervisor, through dispatch.
• Promptly report to immediate supervisor all accidents involving the truck, personal injury or property damage.
• Abide by all DOT regulations and state and local laws while maintaining a safe driving record. Attend all driver safety meetings as required.
• Report all infractions of safety procedures to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Adhere to all meal and rest breaks per state law and company policy.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Transportation Supervisor, Director of Production or their designated representatives.

Education & Licenses

• Education: GED or High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Licenses & Certifications: Driver's License (Required)

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