Hearts for the Homeless, a faith based non-profit, was founded in 1990 with a mission to serve the chronic homeless as well as other underserved populations. Hearts is able to fund its mission through donor support and entrepreneurial ventures such as the thrift store operation and donated goods recycling program. The red clothing donation bins provide items that are given away to those in need. Donated items are also turned into dollars which support outreach programs such as the mobile soup kitchen and food pantry.

Position Summary and Overview: The Route Driver will be responsible for unloading 20-30 outdoor donation bins of clothing, shoes, blankets and household items. The driver will also be responsible for delivery and removal of bins in a safe and timely manner. The Route Driver will perform daily inspection of the truck operating to ensure quality and safety. Your 8 to 12 hour shift will start and end at our Buffalo Area Warehouse

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects truck for defects and safe operating condition daily and provides written documentation of each inspection.
• Drives truck to and from designated locations at varying speeds in difficult situations such as heavy traffic and inclement weather.
• Professionally represents the organization with positive interactions at donation bin sites.
• Communicates with supervisor and other warehouse department personnel.
• Loads product into truck.
• Unloads bins at designated locations.
•  Perform job duties accurately so that other personnel and departments, and ultimately customers receive correct information and/or product.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures, and all Hearts policies and procedures in the employee handbook to ensure safety for self and fellow employees and to ensure behavior is appropriate in the workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned and requested.
• Flexibility to be available for work Monday – Saturday.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team effectively.
• Must be able to lift product (boxes, product) weighing up to 60 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to operate 16’ to 26’ Straight Truck.

Qualifications: the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the job.

• Previous straight/box truck driving experience required (2 year minimum required; CDL preferred but not required)
• Heavy lifting.
• Operate route software and maintain collection logs.
• Must have a current driving abstract.
• Excellent communication, organizational and multitasking skills.
• Requires good attendance and punctuality. Must have reliable transportation.

Hearts for the Homeless offers a competitive wage, based on experience; in addition to paid holidays and vacation time.

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time

Pay: $21.85 to $25.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401K

Schedule: Monday to Friday (some Saturdays)

Experience: Truck Driving: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Work Remotely: No