Job Details

1. GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Driver Assistant contributes to advancing the mission of St. Vincent de Paul ("SVDP") by providing essential support to transportation operations across the organization. This position assists with the collection, loading, transfer, and delivery of donated goods, merchandise, and requested items between various organizational locations including stores, distribution centers, shelters, administrative offices, and dining facilities. The Driver Assistant works collaboratively with Drivers to ensure efficient logistics operations while representing the organization with professionalism and courtesy. The incumbent is expected to represent and uphold the mission and values of SVDP in all aspects of their work.

1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education, Experience & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred
• Valid driver's license preferred but not required

1. Other Qualifications:

• Possess sufficient reading comprehension abilities to understand and implement established operational procedures
• Demonstrate respect for the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and the mission of SVDP

1. Physical Demands:

• Maintain ability to stand and ambulate for extended periods of up to eight (8) hours
• Perform manual dexterity tasks requiring use of hands and arms for reaching, grasping, and manipulating objects
• Utilize verbal communication, auditory, and visual capabilities for extended durations
• Safely navigate lifts, ladders, steps, and stairways while maneuvering furniture and merchandise
• Execute various postural movements, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Lift and move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds on occasional basis unassisted
• Lift and move items weighing up to fifty plus (50+) pounds on an occasional basis with assistance

1. Working Environment:

• Full-time position operating in various settings, including but not limited to, warehouse and retail environments
• Schedule flexibility required, including potential evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as necessitated by business requirements
• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions during pick-up and delivery operations
• Occasional proximity to moving mechanical parts

1. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

1. Transportation Support Operations
   • Consistently demonstrate punctuality and reliability in attendance
   • Assist Driver with navigation and route planning to maximize efficiency of daily pickup and delivery schedules
   • Support loading and securing of merchandise in vehicles to maximize capacity while ensuring load stability and safety
   • Handle all merchandise with appropriate care to prevent damage to items and property
   • Assist with unloading merchandise to designated receiving areas at store and distribution center locations
   • Collect non-saleable materials including rags from retail locations according to established schedule
   • Support Driver in evaluation donated items for quality, condition, and cleanliness according to organizational standards
   • Safely maneuver furniture items of various sizes and conditions in diverse environmental settings
   • Maintain an organized work environment in the vehicle and loading areas
   • Assist with routine vehicle inspections as directed by Driver or Assistant Director
   • Document any merchandise damage that occurs during transit
   • Provide excellent customer service to donors during pickup operations
2. Distribution Center and Administrative Support

• Support distribution center operations during non-delivery periods including sorting, organizing, and preparing donations
• Assist with inventory management and organization in distribution center facilities
• Complete donation receipts and other required documentation accurately
• Communicate effectively with Driver regarding pickup and delivery status
• Report any safety concerns or operational issues to Driver or Assistant Director
• Maintain accurate records of activities as required
• Assist with cleaning and organizing distribution center and vehicle areas
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

This job description is a summary of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. This job description is subject to change at management's discretion. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are an E-Verify Program Participant

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