Receiver/Driver

1. VINCENT DE PAUL

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR RECEIVER/TRUCK DRIVER

Introduction:

The Society for St. Vincent de Paul, as founded by Fredrick Ozanam, is an international Catholic organization of lay persons whose purpose is to help the less fortunate through person-to-person contact with those in need of spiritual or material assistance. The Thrift Store serves as the structure to support those in our community by offering low cost clothing and other household items.

The incumbent of this job description reports directly to the Lead Worker in the Receiving Department. Any questions regarding this job description will be referred to the Store Manager or Assistant Manager for clarification.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Summary:

The position is a hybrid position that functions as a receiver and the donation pick up route driver.

When performing the duties of a receiver the incumbent's role is to assist customers as they bring in donations and support the sorting area. Duties include, but are not limited to, receiving incoming donations, bagging and boxing donations, loading sorting bench, general support to the sorting room and store janitorial services

When performing the duties of donation pick up route truck driver the incumbent is to go out into various designated locations within the county and pick up donations utilizing a pre-determined route. The truck driver is also responsible for the delivery of recycled items to various locations including Tacoma, Seattle and other areas. Since this position requires interaction with the public it is important the driver represents St. Vincent de Paul in a professional manner.

Experience:

Must have current and valid Driver's license and clean driving record. Ability to read and follow a map or utilize GPS. Basic receiver skills are preferred but not required.

Training:

St. Vincent de Paul will provide in-depth training for new receiver/driver on proper receiving techniques as well as proper storage and loading procedures and in-depth training on vehicles and proper pickup procedures during the probationary period.

Responsibilities for Receiver/Truck Driver:

• Organize pickups in a manner that will allow for easy flow of the route.
• Keep truck clean at all times. No litter on the floor or under the seat.
• Maintaining the vehicle and its equipment in proper working order.
• Perform daily maintenance inspection of the vehicle.
• Load and unload vehicles in a professional manner taking special care to protect merchandise/donations.
• Work with and assist the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Follow all rules of the road.
• Reporting of any accidents or injuries.
• Accepting donations.
• Storing and stacking boxes and bags.
• Janitorial services including, sweeping and mopping floors and cleaning restrooms.
• Testing large and small electrical appliances.
• Sorting and pricing hardware.
• Cleaning and maintaining SVdP grounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) with reasonable breaks.
• Must have the ability to kneel, bend, squat and carry a load up to 50 pounds.

Probationary Period:

New employees will be required to serve a 90-day probationary period, during this time employees are not eligible for holiday pay. At the end of the 90-day probationary period employees will receive holiday pay when their schedule work day falls on a paid holiday.

Pay:

This position pays 17.50 per hour. Employees are required to have direct deposit either via a bank account or in the form of a reloadable debit card.

Leave and Benefits:

Dental and vision insurance is offered to employees, at a cost, once they have been employed 90 days. Supplemental insurance (AFLAC and Colonial) is also offered at this 90-day point. Paid time off (PTO) will start to accrue after 90-days of continuous service and is earned at a rate based on length of service. Sick leave begins to accrue at time of hire. The accrual rate is one (1) hour for every 40 hours worked and sick leave may not be used until the employee has 90 days of continuous service.

All employees at St. Vincent de Paul are offered tuition assistance/reimbursement and membership to The Manette Clinic for them and their families. We believe that

access to healthcare and education are imperative in creating an environment where the cycle of poverty can be broken.