Truck Driver; Baton Rouge, LA

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• Drive a 16’ to 24’ standard transmission box truck or a 48 ft tractor/trailer combination in a safe and efficient manner, complying with all state, federal, and local driving laws.
• Follow a daily dispatched schedule and give directions to truck helpers or trainees.
• Collect and transport donated goods from private homes, businesses, or other areas to designated processing sites.
• Transport salvage material, store supplies, containers, and waste as directed.
• Inspect and service the truck daily for proper operation and inform the Transportation Manager of any necessary repairs and safety hazards.
• Monitor and order truck supplies through the Transportation Manager.
• Unload trucks and move merchandise throughout the stores, sales floors, and warehouse.
• Provide polite, responsive, and courteous service to donors and issue receipts.
• Compare Bill of Lading to truck load for accuracy of merchandise.
• Use a hands‑free system to communicate with supervisor or dispatcher regularly.
• Pick up and distribute inter‑office mail and supplies from the warehouse to the proper location and vice versa when requested.
• Maintain a clean and hazard‑free truck.
• Follow all company policies and safety procedures.
• Attend all staff meetings as scheduled.

• Interact professionally with all customers, vendors, and staff members.
• Market Goodwill and explain the mission to the public.
• Have extensive knowledge of the service area and road systems.
• Read and follow a street map.
• Work a flexible schedule on short notice, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
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• Sit for prolonged periods of time in a moving vehicle.
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, with frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Have vision corrected to within normal limits.
• Read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
Function in a busy work environment with occasional periods of high stress.

Must maintain a Chauffeur License or Class A Commercial Driver’s License and a current DOT Medical Card. High School diploma or GED preferred, not required. One‑year prior driving or transportation experience or training preferred; must possess a valid state driver’s license and be insurable through the Company’s insurance carrier. Must pass a drug screen and DOT physical, as required. Regular attendance is required.

• Frequent physical exertion
• Exposure to inclement weather
• Exposure to truck fumes and noise
• Exposure to donated goods