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What are the duties of a truck assistant?

A truck assistant supports drivers by helping with loading and unloading cargo, inspecting shipments, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. They may also assist with vehicle maintenance, document handling, and maintaining cleanliness in the truck and work area. Good communication skills and physical stamina are important for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the truck assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Truck Assistant, you need physical stamina, basic knowledge of safe lifting techniques, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with handheld inventory devices, GPS tracking systems, and basic safety certification such as OSHA or forklift operation is beneficial. Strong teamwork, clear communication, and reliability set exceptional candidates apart. These competencies ensure safe, efficient delivery operations and positive collaboration with drivers, customers, and warehouse staff.

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A Truck Assistant helps drivers with loading, unloading, and securing goods for transport. They assist in navigating routes, ensuring deliveries are completed on time, and may help with vehicle maintenance checks. The role often requires physical strength, teamwork, and basic knowledge of safety procedures.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a truck assistant?

As a Truck Assistant, your primary responsibilities include assisting the driver with loading and unloading goods, securing cargo, verifying delivery paperwork, and ensuring items are handled with care. You may help navigate routes, communicate with customers upon delivery, and handle basic troubleshooting if issues arise during transport. The role is physically demanding, often involving lifting and moving heavy items, and requires significant teamwork with the driver. Understanding proper safety protocols and maintaining a positive attitude with both coworkers and customers are key aspects of the daily workflow.

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Box Truck Driver (Production Assist 1) $20/hr Full Time

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory

Parker, CO • On-site

$20/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


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6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 360 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

570th of 771 rated non-profit organizations


Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION ASSISTANT 1

DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISOR: TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR


GENERAL STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED

  • Opportunity for career growth
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Stores Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Retirement Plan
  • Legal Advice MetLife
  • Pet Insurance
  • AFLAC
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

QUALIFICATIONS:
* High School diploma or equivalent.
* Valid driver's license
* Clean Driving Record
* Strong time management and customer service skills
* Ability to operate electronic equipment used for daily route information
* Strong oral and written communication skills


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1. Follow daily routing directions and avoid going off route without exception, unless directed by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.


2. Manage time daily to ensure route is completed within the approved work schedule. Routes are to be 100% completed each day, without exception, unless approved by the Transportation Supervisor or their designee.


3. Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of assigned truck. Assist in the safe loading or unloading of other trucks as requested.


4. Handle all donated material with safe handling procedures and assigned personal protective equipment at all times. Donations must be handled properly to ensure they return damage free to their destination.


5. Train, instruct and supervise truck helper in their WTA, keeping in mind that helper is in a rehabilitation program and that good personal and professional work habits are taught by example, as well as by instruction.


6. Responsible for Bag & Tag as instructed by Supervisor and procedure.


7. All pre and post checks must be completed daily. Any exceptions found during the pre-check inspection must be reviewed by the Transportation Supervisor prior to operating the vehicle. Any post-check exceptions must be reviewed with the Transportation Supervisor prior to clocking out for the day. All equipment on the truck must be in working order and properly secured for transport.


8. As a representative of The Salvation Army, ensure that all customers are treated courteously and with good customer service. Immediately report all donor problems and concerns that occur during donation pick-ups to supervisor, through dispatch.
9. Promptly report to immediate supervisor all accidents involving truck, personal injury or property damage.


10. Abide by all DOT regulations and state and local laws while maintaining a safe driving record. Attend all driver safety meetings as required.


11. Report all infractions of safety procedures to the Transportation Supervisor.


12. Adhere to all meal and rest breaks per state law and company policy.


13. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Transportation Supervisor, Director of Production or their designated representatives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
* Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, clothing carts, merchandise carts, rolling clothing racks, fixtures, furniture dollies, platform trucks and carts, hand trucks and miscellaneous carts.
* Ability to operate a motor vehicle
* Ability to lift up to 100lbs
* Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Industry

Non-profits, retail, amusement, gambling, and recreation and religious organizations

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Alexandria, VA, US