Assistant Route Driver/Baler/Bin Collections

Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Indianapolis Archdiocesan Council

Distribution Center

Job Description

JOB TITLE:                                      Assistant Route Driver / Donations Collection / Baler

REPORTS TO:                                 Director of Operations

Key Activities:

• Accompany truck driver(s) in SVdP truck/cargo van on routes to pick up donations at residential and commercial sites, drop box locations, etc.
• Assist with loading/unloading trucks/cargo van, collection boxes/bins
• Work with Clothes Baler, creating Bales of clothes and misc. cloth items.
• Assist unloading and loading at the donation dock area
• Attention to detail and conscientiousness
• Good physical condition and strength
• Ability to lift up to 50#
• Good customer service skills

• Assisting donors with donations made in the receiving department.

• Helping load large-item merchandise sold from the sales floor / holding area into customer’s vehicles.

• Understanding St. Vincent’s donation policies in regards to merchandise that we cannot accept.  Tactfully decline acceptance of these items during a home pickup or when helping in receiving.
• Sort donated merchandise into proper areas for inspection and pricing  related to the Distribution Center

• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with department policy.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.  Report all unsafe activities to
• Understand and comply with the policies of the St.Vincent de Paul Society Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrate commitment to client and client service.  Establish effective relationships with volunteers and clients and respond to their needs.
• Perform duties as a team member in a manner supportive of department and Society.
• Protect confidentiality of Society and client information.
• Communicate with others in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record   
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Supervisor and/or Human Resources.