Warehouse Associate & Assistant Driver at The Rescue… · Fort Wayne

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE & ASSISTANT DRIVER Full Time [40 Hours] · Location: Fort Wayne, IN, US   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.