The Foundry Ministries - Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver, Cullman, AL

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Warehouse Manager/ Donation Truck Driver are to:

• Oversee the receipt of donations and shipments to and from the warehouse.

• Provide supervisory support as requested by the General Manager.

• Work cooperatively with all team members and program participants to implement the Enterprise's plan.

• Be a team member who promotes and participates in a collegial atmosphere within the Enterprises Department and collaborates with all Enterprises team members to attain the overall departmental goal.

• Operate a truck to pick up donations and deliver them to an Enterprise location.

It is the duty of the Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver to hold to the mission, vision, and core values of The Foundry. The Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver must be willing to sign The Foundry's Statement of Faith. The Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver reports directly to the General Manager and upholds the Board of Directors' policies. The responsibilities of the Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver include, but are not limited to, the duties defined in this responsibility description.

The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Warehouse Manager/ Donation Truck Driver are to:

• Oversee the receipt of donations and shipments to and from the warehouse.

• Provide supervisory support as requested by the General Manager.

• Work cooperatively with all team members and program participants to implement the Enterprise's plan.

• Be a team member who promotes and participates in a collegial atmosphere within the Enterprises Department and collaborates with all Enterprises team members to attain the overall departmental goal.

• Operate a truck to pick up donations and deliver them to an Enterprise location.

It is the duty of the Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver to hold to the mission, vision, and core values of The Foundry. The Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver must be willing to sign The Foundry's Statement of Faith. The Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver reports directly to the General Manager and upholds the Board of Directors' policies. The responsibilities of the Assistant Warehouse Manager/Donation Truck Driver include, but are not limited to, the duties defined in this responsibility description.

Assistant Warehouse Manager:

• Price donated furniture, including antiques, collectibles, repaired major appliances, and small engine items.
• Supervise staff and program participants assigned to the warehouse.
• Oversee donation trailers and collection areas, including daily cleaning of the facility's interior and exterior.
• Facilitate and supervise the day-to-day receipt of donations from opening the bay doors to clean-up.
• Inspect donations to determine what should be priced, what should be recycled, what should be stored, and what should be discarded.
• Facilitate the storage and loading of baled clothing, scrap metals, paper, and other recyclable materials.
• Responsible for weekly inventory for all donated goods in storage, in and out of storage facilities (including off-site facility).
• Communicate with the General Manager to determine when loads of clothing, scrap metals, bric-a-brac, and paper are or will be available for shipment.
• Interact with vendors' shippers for all containers to be dropped off with pick-up times and obtain the location of shipment deliveries.

• Responsible for scheduling and managing monthly bale loads.

• Responsible for opening, closing, and securing all gates and doors as requested.

Donation Truck Driver:

• Primary operator of the donation truck to efficiently pick up and deliver donations as directed by the General Manager.

• Functional knowledge of vehicle maintenance, including fuel and fluid levels, tire pressure, battery, fuses, light bulbs, and lift mechanisms.

• Strategically review the assigned route before departure and organize the schedule to maximize pick-ups.

• Maintain constant communication with Dispatch during the route.

• Functional knowledge of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers.

• Observe all safety rules provided by The Foundry Ministries, Inc., the Alabama Department of Public Safety, and OSHA.

Customer Relations:

• Serve as an ambassador of The Foundry Ministries, Inc.

• Follow departmental guidelines for customer service and resolving customer issues.

• Deliver exemplary customer service to donors.

Employment Readiness:

• Treat each program participant assigned as a rider and to the warehouse with dignity and professionalism.

• Provide workforce training to participants in soft skills and technical skills when applicable.

• Communicate issues and concerns regarding program participants to management.

• Maintain program participant confidentiality at all times.

• Supervision includes training, encouraging, and collaborating with The Foundry Farm Director on G.R.O.W. action plans
• Train and supervise program participants assigned to the warehouse in the handling of merchandise for storage, sales, recycling, and discarding.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED, or approved equivalent experience

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience driving large trucks, including essential vehicle inspections and maintenance.

• Minimum of one (1) year of warehouse experience.

Requirements:

• MVR must be approved by The Foundry's insurance carrier.

• Functional knowledge of Microsoft 365, Google Docs, and other job-specific software.

• Knowledge of safe lifting/carrying guidelines and other basic safety protocols.

• Must be able to work required overtime as assigned by the General Manager, including but not limited to evening shifts and special events.

• Physical demands associated with this position include extensive driving, walking, and climbing in and out of the vehicle; lifting 50 pounds regularly; transporting donations to and from various locations in all weather conditions; and wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves and work boots.

• You must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, and climb ladders up to 12 feet in height.

• You must be able to work in a production and warehouse environment, including exposure to dust and fluctuating temperatures.

• You must express yourself verbally and accurately, and loudly or quickly convey verbal instructions.

• You must hear and understand speech in person, via telephone, or other devices, and recognize work-associated sounds such as vehicle horns or emergency sirens.

• You must have near and far visual acuity and clear peripheral vision.

• Organization and time management skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to resolve issues calmly and efficiently.

• Comfortable presenting information in person or via various communication channels (telephone, email, social media).

• Servant leader.

• Quick learning and enjoys the challenge of taking on new assignments.

• Willingness to be a team player.

Staff Members of The Foundry Ministries choose to participate in our grace-based environment by:

• Role Modeling Christ-like attributes and values through actions, words, and attitudes.

• Maintaining a safe, transparent, and healing environment based on grace, truth, love, trust, and authenticity without fear.

• Embracing the accountability process that leads to self-evaluation personally as well as for program participants, volunteers, donors, and guests.

• Teaching and mentoring program participants at every opportunity by using biblical precepts.

• Building healthy, loving, and compassionate relationships with program participants, guests, volunteers, donors, and staff while establishing healthy and safe boundaries.

• Maintaining a personal lifestyle of integrity, honesty, and responsibility.

• Praying with program participants, volunteers, guests, donors, and staff.

Our Shared Values: The Foundry models excellence in:

• Everything we do, we do unto God.

• We are passionate about our work.

• We set others up for success.

• We continuously improve.