What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver position at The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Ministries Inc?
Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver
Our Mission Statement:
“To provide through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry and hope for their future.”
We have a full-time opening for a Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver at Treasure House with a starting rate of $17/hour. Below is the schedule needing to be filled:
- Full-Time 1st Shift, Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Full-Time Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Benefits
- Vision
- 403b Savings Plan and Generous Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Group Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance for Dependents
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
Position Description
The Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver plays a crucial role in ensuring the Treasure House warehouse is organized, efficient, and safe. Occasionally, the Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver will be a frontline representative of The Rescue Mission assisting the driver with donation pickups, deliveries of customer purchased items, and transporting recycled materials to salvage locations. The Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver should have the heart of a servant in accordance with Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Maintain an orderly warehouse by baling clothes, managing trash, loading and unloading trucks, and supporting the donation area as needed.
- Clean, price, and display furniture on the sales floor.
- Address customer inquiries regarding furniture and assist with sales.
- Assist the primary driver, as needed, by picking up and unloading scheduled donations, delivering customer purchased items, and transporting recycled materials to salvage locations.
Other Duties
- Attend quarterly All Staff meetings.
- Job performance should demonstrate The Rescue Mission’s Core Values; Organizational Integrity, Organizational Unity and Organizational Effectiveness.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Be prepared to pray with and offer spiritual support to others.
Education Training and Experience
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
- 1 year experience as a driver.
- Box Truck Driving experience preferred, CDL not required.
- Forklift experience and certification, preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to lift and move heavy items safely.
- Basic computer skills with knowledge of internet and email.
- Ability to work with individuals of various socio-economic, ethnic, and racial populations.
- Ability to comply with personal and business requirements and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
- Knowledge of truck operating system in order to identify problem areas and assist with preventative maintenance of vehicles.
- Ability to communicate with customers, donors, co-workers, and volunteers in a professional manner.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
Salary : $17