Weekend Code 14 Truck Driver Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc. is looking to hire a full-time Truck Driver, for our routes in Northeast Indiana.

Do you love driving, but tired of missing out on everything at home? Would you like a consistent schedule? Are you a "people person" who is interested in the career development resources that Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career? If so, please read on!

We offer competitive wages and we pay biweekly. There are great full-time benefits including medical, vision, dental, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, an employee assistance plan (EAP), holiday pay, paid time off (PTO), and store discounts. If this sounds like the job for you, apply today!

As a Truck Driver at Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana, Inc., you play a vital role in supporting our mission of providing services to the community. Frankly, nothing happens without our Operations Team of Drivers and Material Handlers organizing and transporting donated goods throughout Northeast Indiana!

As a Truck Driver, you will be given an assigned route for the day. A Material Handler will be partnered with you to help load and unload the truck.

At Goodwill, we all help out where needed in support of Goodwill's Mission! If for some reason you're not on the road, you might drive the forklift or help with the baler, or even sort donations. There is always something to do!

To be eligible for consideration, you must possess:

• A valid Chauffeur's license, "For Hire" endorsement or CDL (With Good driving record)
• Ability to pass a DOT Physical
• Have at least one (1) year of truck driving experience
• Be able to lift, push or pull heavy objects
• Be available to work weekends

This full-time position generally works from 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM. Weekend availability is required, but we try to rotate so everyone can enjoy a weekend off now and then.

1. Drives truck to scheduled points using most efficient route.
2. Loads and unloads truck as directed.
3. Moves articles manually, with hand truck, or with pallet jack.
4. Supervises material handler on route work.
5. Loads and packs material to prevent articles from damage, and to make effective use of space.
6. Keeps records of trips, as required by supervisor.
7. Accepts donations and distributes tax receipts.
8. Performs daily visual inspection of truck and checks truck fluids.
9. Reports malfunction of truck or equipment to supervisor as soon as possible.
10. Keeps required equipment and paperwork in truck or on person at all times.
11. Keeps cab and inside box of truck clean.
12. Heavy lifting, pulling and pushing required.
13. Follows all safety rules and practices.
14. Operates radio to keep in contact with supervisor.
15. Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the VP of Operations & E-Commerce in the process of carrying out the mission of Goodwill Industries.
16. In order to promote customer and donor satisfaction it is mandatory for employees who come in contact with the public to maintain a positive work outlook and to project a pleasant, courteous, and helpful demeanor at all times when dealing with customers, donors, co workers, and clients.

1. Reports need for any necessary materials/equipment.
2. Greets customers and donors; answers questions.
3. Operates forklift, if licensed.
4. Operates baler and compactor.
5. Pre-sorts donations.
6. Ensures walkways, aisles, exits, and safety equipment areas (i.e., fire extinguishers or fire hoses) are clear and unobstructed.

Goodwill, your co-workers, and our customers depend on you to be at work as scheduled.

Reviewed upon initial hire at 30, 60 and 90 days, and annually thereafter, by the VP of Operations & E-Commerce.

Responsible for Material Handler while on truck – must report issues to supervisor.

No specialized educational requirements; will train

One year prior truck driving experience preferred.

Must have valid CDL license or driver's license with "for hire" endorsement.

1. Subject to background check.
2. Must have suitable driving record and be determined insurable by Goodwill Industries' insurance carrier.
3. Must be able to pass DOT physical.
4. Ability to work within the team concept.
5. Subject to random alcohol and drug testing as specified in the Drug Free Workplace Program.
6. Fully comply with Goodwill's Code of Ethics.

Contact with customers, donors, and co-workers.

1. Various production equipment including hand truck or dolly, pallet jack, and carts.
2. Gloves and safety glasses.

Work that requires attention and concentration, and requires the use of several readily understood rules and procedures in which the employee may make major decisions that could affect the efficiency, accuracy, or correctness of work.

Little or no confidential information involved.

Physical Activities:

1. Substantial: grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, and walking.
2. Considerable: balancing.
3. Moderate: crouching, hearing, stooping, and talking.
4. Occasional: climbing.
5. Nominal: crawling, kneeling, and repetitive motions.

Other Activities:

N/A

Physical Requirements:

Heavy work: Pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

The ability to fully perform lifting and moving duties is mandatory.

Environmental Conditions:

The worker is subject to both outdoor and indoor environmental conditions.

All employees are responsible for being knowledgeable about Goodwill's code of ethics and respective policies and procedures, and for conducting themselves accordingly. Ethical conduct is expected at all times in all matters, whether or not a particular issue is specifically addressed in agency policies or procedures. Employees are expected to bring any questions about whether or not a specific situation presents a potential conflict with this policy to the attention of their manager.

It is the Agency's policy to afford equal opportunity to all regardless of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, or any other class protected by law, and to provide a work environment free of bias based on such categories. Any and all employment decisions will be administered in a non-discriminatory manner.

All employees are responsible for adhering to all published safety policies as well as the implementation of specific standards that may be assigned. Employees are expected to report unsafe conditions and unsafe acts. Supervisors are responsible for safety issues in assigned areas — ensure that all employees are informed and adhere to all safety policies/issues, use proper reporting mechanisms for dealing with safety hazards or incidents, and personally adhere to safety rules