Donation Center Driver (Full-Time)
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Job Title: Donation Center Driver (Full-Time)
Department: Donation Center
Reports To: Donation Center Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-exempt
Hours per week: 40 hrs
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Shift Hours: 10 hr shifts: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm / 4 days a week
Days: Monday - Thursday and Occasional Weekends
Overview of SafeNest
Since 1977, SafeNest has been a leading force in the fight to end domestic and sexual violence. Dedicated to a holistic and innovative approach, SafeNest works tirelessly with survivors, abusive partners, and children impacted by interpersonal violence. With a steadfast commitment to breaking the cycle of abuse, SafeNest serves over 11,000 clients annually, delivering more than 170,000 life-changing services. As Nevada’s largest provider of interpersonal violence services, SafeNest’s impact is driven by its exceptional team of professionals. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an empowering work environment. Together, we are building a safer, more compassionate community.
Job Summary
The SafeNest Donation Driver will be responsible for the pick-up of merchandise from donors, safely stacking the donation in the truck, offloading donations at Savers Thrift Store, and ensuring that the processing is accurate from Saver’s personnel. As the Driver, you will be familiarized with the policies, procedures, and goals of SafeNest. You will advocate most professionally while exceeding customer expectations both internally and externally.
Primary Responsibilities
- Pick up donated goods from residential, corporate, and commercial customers.
- Load and unload merchandise to/from delivery trucks and donation bins.
- Operate and maneuver warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and hand trucks.
- Maintain and document maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
- Observe safety guidelines and wear the proper safety equipment.
- Maintain driver log and perform pre‐trip/post‐trip inspections.
- Correctly fill out and provide donation receipts.
- Ensure Savers Thrift Store paperwork is correct and verified at every offload.
- Adhere to Savers Thrift Store policy and procedures while offloading.
- Maintain positive and upbeat demeanor while in the presence of donors and Savers Thrift stores.
- Maintain quality service by following organizational standards, policies, and procedures.
- Provide excellent service to donors.
- Carry out tasks as assigned by the Driver Supervisor and/or Donation Center Director.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required.
Skills and Qualifications
- Must be able to operate required vehicles safely.
- Must be dependable, reliable, responsible, and detail oriented.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with the public politely and courteously.
- Teamwork, coordination, organization, planning, time management, and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Must have or be willing and able to obtain forklift certification.
- Bilingual is a plus but not required.
Requirements
- Must have a valid Nevada driver’s license and 3 yrs or more clean DMV record.
- Must be a minimum of 25 years of age.
- Must clear background screening and drug test.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 1+ yrs previous driving experience with 16’ box truck or similar.
- CDL preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements and Work Conditions
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.
- This position may require physical demands requiring good physical condition and the ability to lift heavy objects (minimum of 60lbs) of varying shapes, sizes, and weights repeatedly over long periods.
- Must be able to continuously and repeatedly reach, above, and below shoulder, stoop, kneel, balance, bend, twist the body, turn the body, walk, and stand, use fingering/fine dexterity, wrist motion, flex wrist, grasp/squeeze, handling/gross dexterity, feel, use hand-eye coordination, use foot-hand-eye coordination, hear, talk, use a ladder, lift, carry, push, or pull a minimum of 60 lbs.
- Near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, color vision, and field of peripheral vision is continuously
- Continuously required environmental conditions: outdoors, dust, exposure to weather, extreme cold, extreme heat, loud noises, mist, moving mechanical parts, toxic/caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, wet/humidity/rain, and high, precarious places.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SafeNest is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.