Union Truck Driver
Union Truck Driver
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Job Description
Who We Are
For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a worldwide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith and valuesbased organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
CALGARY DISTRIBUTION & RECYCLING CENTRE
Full Time (Saturday Wednesday Day Shift)
If you are looking to further your career in distribution consider joining our team. All within an environment that demonstrates our core competencies of collaboration communication composure and being service focused in everything we do.
We provide a passionate fast paced environment where you will be immersed in our operations and service. Firsthand experience of the impact of our work in our communities. We are operational 7 days a week and schedule our employees based on operational needs; days evenings weekends and holidays
As a Truck Driver you will provide courteous pickup and delivery service to donors guests and Thrift Stores and assist in the efficient and effective reclamation processing and/or distribution of goods and donations. You will exercise safe and careful driving and material handling procedures while adhering to CVOR requirements established categories and standards.
Job Duties
Provide courteous daily dropoff and pickup service to assigned Thrift Stores
Ability to drive a 5ton truck safely and competently
Responsible for daily inspection completion of logbook and safe and courteous driving of company vehicle and adheres to all CVOR requirements
Operates standard warehouse equipment such as a forklift baler compactor and pallet jack
Provide guest service by greeting and assisting guests in a courteous manner when guests are dropping off donations at the Distribution Centre
Responsible to complete refuse runs to the landfill (where required)
Participation in crossdocking to facilitate movement of product around the country (where required)
Comply with all legislative and company policies and procedures adhering to Health & Safety Operations and Finance
Skills and Qualifications
2 years experience in the safe operation of 5ton trucks
Possess a valid Class 5 drivers license with clean drivers abstract and a forklift certification
One year of experience in a warehouse environment
Minimum grade 10 or equivalent
Demonstrated trustworthiness and responsibility
Good written and oral English (French where required)
Must be resident in and eligible to work in Canada
Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion
Working Conditions:
Physically capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis
Frequent lifting carrying standing walking bending and twisting
Ability to work in a variety of environments (exposure to heat cold dust etc.
Work week: Monday Tuesday & Wednesday (days off are Thursdays & Fridays ) work Saturday and Sunday
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $22.04 to $22.88 with a maximum of $23.71.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
