Warehouse Driver

at  Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada

ABOUT CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

Since 1941, the mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has been to serve those in need — the most vulnerable — regardless of race, religion or creed. This leading community resource offers help and hope with dignity as it strives to meet the diverse needs of men, women and children in Southern Nevada. Through the generosity of foundations, grants, organizations and individual donors, Catholic Charities operates 16 programs providing support to more than 4,500 people daily and encompassing
four core areas: Family Services, Food Services, Immigration and Refugee Services and Homeless and Housing Services. Catholic Charities also operates the largest Meals on Wheels program and Emergency Shelter Services in Southern Nevada. For additional information, please visit CatholicCharities.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Driver is responsible for the pick-up and delivery of products related to CCSN’s Food and Development programs. In addition, this position assists with the proper storage of product in the warehouse, stages and schedules pickups and deliveries to various internal departments and assists the Food Warehouse management team in maintaining a clean, orderly, and structured warehouse environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Count proficiently, multi-task between duties and work under time sensitive deadlines.
• Operate software, specialty and commercial products such as Microsoft Office.
• Possess excellent customer services and communication skills.
• Exercise sound judgment and be able to work autonomously.
• Flexible with changes of direction and task priorities.
• Prioritize work and meet necessary deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Education or equivalent.
• Commercial Driver’s License required
• Minimum of one year of driving experience with work experience in a warehouse, delivery or related equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 25 years old with a valid State of Nevada driver’s license and able to drive routes when necessary. Must also have and maintain current minimum Nevada state required auto insurance.
• Must be familiar enough with Las Vegas and surrounding areas to ensure efficient routing and navigation for deliveries.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Job duties are performed in a warehouse that can reach extreme temperatures, hot or cold. Dirt, dust and debris may be present within the environment.
• Must have ability to drive a vehicle throughout entire shift. Must be able to get in and out of delivery vehicle repeatedly throughout the day as necessary.
• Ability to continuously sit and/or stand. Ability to climb stairs as needed. Walking, bending, and lifting are required when dealing with merchandise and processing of purchasing and donated goods.
• Work environment entails outdoors, office, vehicle and meeting environments.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, drivers, staff and volunteers is critical.
• Regularly lifts 30 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds. May occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Safely drive Agency vehicles up to 30 feet in length.
• Operate in a safe and proficient manner the equipment used within the warehouse environment such as manual and electric pallet jacks, pallet scales and other equipment as designated by the program manager.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date calendar schedule of assignments and activities.
• Deliver products from the warehouse area to departments across the Agency.
• Adhere to company policies regarding asset protection and inventory of goods.
• Learn and competently operate the software system within the warehouse.
• Protect all confidential information, company property and electronic data.
• Maintain a high degree of safety awareness and practices.
• Assist in the cleaning of Agency vehicles.
• Other related duties as directed.