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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 world-wide 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 values-based 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:
As a Truck Driver you will provide courteous pick-up 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 drop-off and pick-up service to assigned Thrift Stores
Ability to drive a 5-ton 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 )
Participation in cross-docking to facilitate movement of product around the country (where )
Comply with all legislative and company policies and procedures adhering to Health and Safety Operations and Finance
Truck Driver Skills and Qualifications
2 years experience in the safe operation of 5-ton trucks
Possess a valid Class 5 drivers license with clean drivers abstract and a forklift certification
One year of experience in a warehouse environment
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.)
Education
Minimum grade 10 or equivalent
Skills and Capabilities
Demonstrated trustworthiness and responsibility
Good written and oral English (French where )
Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $23.00 to $23.83 with a maximum of $24.65.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.
Full-Time