Box Truck Driver-Local - Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan
Adrian, MI
About the Job
Job Summary:
Responsible for the daily operation of equipment to transport product, and operation of other material handling equipment as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Driver of company owned trucks to facilitate shipping and receiving operations.
- Driver of company owned trucks for the delivery, pickup and relocation of products and
- Driver of company owned truck for shred pickups using designated shred bins.
- Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
- Operate all material handling equipment
- Maintain all required certifications required by DOT and OSHA and company safety programs.
- Maintain and protect all property entrusted to you in proper condition.
- Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.
- Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor; clean equipment.
- Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
- Loads and unloads trucks.
- Oversees and trains assigned trainees.
- Works one-on-one with trainees on interpersonal skills, production, work quality, and other skills chosen by the consumers to help them obtain and maintain community employment.
- Ensures that quality control and shipping deadlines are met.
- Initiates and completes documentation of quality and contract jobs as required.
Additional Responsibilities:
- CARF: Ensure documentation and compliance with CARF standards.
- Safety: Maintain applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations in areas of responsibility.
- Outcome Driven: Have S.M.A.R.T objectives to drive performance and improve Goodwill's value to the community.
- Stakeholder Focused: Work with integrity and provide exemplary customer services to internal and external stakeholders.
- Accountability: Have key metrics that drive performance taking a leadership role in maximizing the social and financial return of the community resources invested in Goodwill.
- Financial Stability: Utilize the resources of the organization in an efficient and effective manner.
- Strategic Visioning: Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and leading change in creating community value.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate a genuine interest in serving the needs of others and a positive attitude toward the community, co-workers, and individuals we serve. Represent the organization to the public with a courteous, helpful and business-like attitude.
- Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Facilities and Safety Manager.
- Prepares purchase requests for supplies and submits to the Facilities and Safety Manager.
- Promotes and demonstrates cooperation and teamwork.
- Maintains and implements applicable safety laws and regulations.
- Maintains Goodwill's or contract company's safety standards within areas of responsibilities.
- Attends or conducts assigned meetings and trainings.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Industrial experience is preferred. Has and maintains an acceptable driving record and possess a valid chauffeur's license. Be able to drive from location to location, have good organizational skills and be computer literate. Be able to work a flexible schedule. Experience working with persons with disabilities is preferred. Be able to be licensed to operate a forklift and able to operate manual lifts.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Must be able to bend, stretch, and lift 40 or more pounds, and be able to drive for extended periods, occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures, noise, fumes, dust, etc.