Retail Logistics Driver-In-Training

Why Evansville Goodwill?

Join our team at Goodwill—where your work goes beyond a paycheck and directly supports our mission through life‑changing programs such as job training, digital skills, disability assistance programs, and high school diplomas for adults! Your efforts make a real difference in people’s lives.

The Retail Logistics Driver‑In‑Training position is a 30‑day developmental role designed to prepare candidates for full‑time employment as a Retail Logistics Driver. This training program will provide hands‑on experience in the transportation of donated goods, vehicle safety, store support logistics, and compliance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Upon successful completion of training, the candidate will obtain the For‑Hire License Endorsement, a current DOT physical, and be ready to transition into a Retail Logistics Driver role.

Job Type: Full‑time, Hourly Non‑Exempt

Hourly Rate: $19.00 per hour

Shift: 8‑hour shift, scheduled for 40‑hours per week (flexible schedule; availability for mornings, evenings, and weekends)

• Assist with daily transport and delivery of donated goods; load/unload trucks while following all safety procedures.
• Participate in ride‑alongs and training to learn safe driving, route optimization, and delivery operations.
• Inspect vehicles, complete required documentation (logs, receipts, inspection forms), and report any issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of vehicles, docks, and work areas; support warehouse tasks as needed.
• Complete all required training; upon successful 30‑day program completion, may advance to full‑time Logistics Driver role.

• High school diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to obtain For‑Hire endorsement and pass DOT physical within 30 days (training provided).
• Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs (75 lbs with assistance) and work in varying weather conditions.
• Must pass background check, drug/alcohol screening, and maintain professional appearance.
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Professional and courteous when interacting with donors, coworkers, and the public.
• Must wear steel‑toe boots; knowledge of safe material handling and equipment use required.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, and weekends; forklift certification required (training provided) to assist in loading/unloading trucks.

• Experience in retail, warehouse, or nonprofit operations.
• Forklift certification.

For Full‑Time Employees, Goodwill offers a total rewards package of competitive wages, bonus eligibility, annual merit increase eligibility, paid sick time, paid vacation days, 10 paid holidays annually, employee health clinics, dental, medical, HSA, vision, retirement plan, life insurance, student loan forgiveness eligible, employee discount, and mileage reimbursement.

We value a variety of backgrounds, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. Evansville Goodwill Industries is committed to providing formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with arrest or conviction records a fair chance at employment.

Evansville Goodwill Industries, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.