Temporary Part Time Driver/Warehouse Worker

at  The Salvation Army

The Driver/Warehouse Worker is required to handle a variety of duties in the warehouse and assisting with the pick-up and delivery of donations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of secondary school, plus some specialized courses of up to six months

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience driving in a professional capacity.
• Minimum of 3 months experience including warehouse and stocking procedures.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license, original copy of driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Represent the organization in a professional and engaging manner.
• Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
• Exhibit good listening skills, have strong oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and adaptability.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Ability to relate to customers and donors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES - DRIVING

• Drive the ministry unit’s transit vehicle.
• Ensure the safe and careful handling of all deliveries and donations, while protecting property, including donations and vehicles.
• Take responsibility for daily and overall safety, maintenance, operation of vehicle, and records of the vehicle.
• Provide customers and donors with courteous and diplomatic service.
• Ensure that any spillage is cleaned up and maintain the required level of cleanliness within the site and vehicle.
• Maintain knowledge of legislative and company policies such as Health and Safety Regulations, Provincial and Municipal Highway Traffic Acts; perform circle checks of the vehicle and maintain vehicle logs.
• Report any vehicle mechanical failures or concerns to the Corps Officer in a timely manner.
• Pick up food purchases from warehouse and/or grocery stores and deliver to appropriate food bank.
• May be required to pick up donations from residential homes and deliver to appropriate thrift store.
• Assist with picking up donations from food drives, events, etc.
• Load and unload goods at the thrift stores, food banks, and other destinations and place merchandise in designated areas within the stores, food banks, or warehouse by the end of each shift.
• May be required to assist with the placement and relocation of large, donated items in the store when necessary.
• May be required to load, transport, and unload recycling, garbage, and/or bale for thrift stores.
• May be required to provide seasonal assistance with Christmas hampers, toys etc.

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES – WAREHOUSE

• Receive products/donations and document accordingly and assist with sorting of donated goods.
• Place all warehouse products in designated areas within the warehouse.
• Contribute to the overall safety of staff, volunteers, donors, and clients (e.g., ensuring that fire exits are clear, no obstacles inside/outside of the warehouse).
• Maintain inventory of food products in the warehouse.
• Prepare food for distribution to food banks within ministry unit.
• Operate the provided pallet jack and stacker as needed.
• Work with volunteers as assigned.

Health and Safety

• Maintain knowledge of legislative and company policies such as Health & Safety Regulations, provincial and municipal highway traffic acts.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure the safe and careful handling and pickup of all deliveries, donations etc. while protecting the property, including donations and vehicles.
• Ensure that any spillage is cleaned up and maintain the required level of cleanliness within the warehouse.
• Responsible for the following, work in compliance with the Ontario Health & Safety Act and Regulations, use personal prescribed safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer, report workplace hazards, dangers, injuries or illness, work in a manner as required by the employer, and report workplace injuries or illness.
• Report any safety issues immediately and ensure care is taken with all equipment and property.

Performs other related duties as required.