Christmas Assistance Program Truck Driver

Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Job Description: ACCOUNTABILITIES: Pick-Ups/Deliveries Provide customers and donors with courteous and diplomatic service. Coordinate pick-up and delivery schedule with supervisor. Build and maintain positive relationships with community donors. Maintain accurate and complete records of pick-ups. Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment. Ensure products in delivery vehicle are stored safely and securely. Maintain knowledge of legislative and company policies such as Health & Safety Regulations, provincial and municipal highway traffic act. Ensure paperwork regarding pick-ups (i.e., invoices and donor records) are submitted for processing. Provide support to community projects and events as requested by supervisor. Vehicle Maintenance Responsible for daily and overall safety, cleanliness, maintenance and operation of all Community Services vehicles and records of such. Complete routine vehicle checks before all trips, in accordance with CVOR and/or company policy; maintain accurate and complete driver trip logs. Monitor and report any maintenance and repairs of vehicles to the supervisor. Inventory Control/Storage In Coordination with other Community Services team members: Ensure all Community Services storage areas are organized, clean and safe. Maintain adequate inventory, reporting any surplus or deficiency to the supervisor. Ensure all products are handled, stored, and used appropriately, ensuring safe food handling practices are followed and older product is used first. Provide regular updates to the Community Services team regarding new or excess items to be distributed through various programs. Coordinate and assist in the unloading of incoming product with other London Community Services team members, volunteers, donors, etc. Exercise discretion regarding acceptance and use of donated goods, consulting with the Supervisor when needed. Work with the Supervisor to coordinate waste minimization, handling, and tracking; providing analysis and recommendations to minimize waste. Ensure volunteers are advised as to the prioritization of activities and have the resources needed to complete these tasks. Financial/Administration Establish and maintain an appropriate inventory tracking tool to provide analysis of donations for the Community Services and provide required reports to the Supervisor. Develop and maintain appropriate documents/forms and best practices guidelines for food handling, storage, distribution to ensure the efficient use of donations/goods. Ensure all paperwork is completed for all donations received. Provide regular updates to the Supervisor or designate regarding food distribution activities. Identify and discuss operational issues with your supervisor and in consultation determine methods to seek resolution. Build rapport with community agencies/ food banks, as well as other Salvation Army ministry units in the ON Division to promote mutual sharing of consumables donated to London Community Services. Health and Safety Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and pr…

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