Truck Driver

Company: Goodwill SOLAC
Location: Torrance
Posted on: November 16, 2020

Job Description:

This position is for local residents only.

TRUCK DRIVER

Call (855) 701-5328 ex. 274 or Apply Online Below

Summary Description:

The Truck Driver drives company truck used for transporting goods from the distribution center, stores, ADCs, home pick-ups and business pick-ups.

Reports to the Transportation Manager.

Exemplary Duties / Responsibilities:

The Truck Driver drives company truck to designated locations.

He/she is responsible for safety of truck, material handler, and self.

He/she is responsible to report unsafe conditions.

He/she is responsible for completing daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

He/she Pick-ups donations from residences, businesses, ADCs, and stores.

He/she is responsible for delivering all donated goods to the dock.

He/she is responsible for delivering merchandise to stores.

The Truck Driver serves as material handler loading and unloading truck.

He/she is responsible for supervision of material handler while loading / unloading truck and making deliveries.

Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull a maximum of 50 lbs. He/she cooperates with Transportation Manager, Commercial Operations Division Director, Co-Workers, and the Public.

He/she is responsible for quantity and quality of work performed.

He/she must have ability to meet deadlines and respond to special needs.

He/she is responsible for ensuring the condition of the truck is in safe, proper working condition.

He/She must attend Department and Safety meetings as required.

He/she is responsible for other duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred.

One to two years of experience driving a Bobtail/Straight Truck 24 ft. or more.

Previous position that has demonstrated knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of a Bobtail truck.

Knowledge

Ability to read and write in English.

Ability to understand complex instructions.

Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of a Bobtail truck.

General knowledge of area and ability to route and read a map preferred.

Skills:

Fluent oral and written communication skills. Bilingual plus.

Cooperation with Division Directors.

Ability to supervise material handler/driver helper when applicable.

Ability to work with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Ability to remain consistent in performance and standards related to material handling.

Able to work with minimum supervision.

Must have a valid California Drivers License.

Valid Medical Card for Class A or B license

Job Type: Full-time

Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County (SOLAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that transforms donated goods into job training, education and placement services for individuals with barriers to employment. Goodwill SOLAC serves 22 cities and communities throughout Southern Los Angeles County.

Our skills training, education, job preparation and placement programs build lives, families and communities one job at a time. Placing individuals in productive and competitive employment fills them with the value, joy and dignity of a paycheck. We believe putting people to work not only benefits the individual, but also the community s economic vitality through taxes, spending power, real estate values, quality of life, and relief from social services and welfare systems.

Goodwill SOLAC is one of 165 independent Goodwills with membership in Goodwill Industries International. Goodwill SOLAC s headquarters in Long Beach houses its administrative offices, training programs, processing operations, transportation fleet, LiNKS Sign Language & Interpreting Services, a retail store and its e-commerce operations.

Call (855) 701-5328 ex. 274 or Apply Online Below

Rate Range: $14.35/hr. -$15.00/hr.

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