Truck And Warehouse Assistant

Corps is a community-focused church, partnering with the wider community to help transform one life at a time with the love of Jesus. This is achieved through Thrift Shop engagement.

We are seeking a values-driven Truck and Warehouse Assistant who will provide support to the Store Managers in providing adequate pickup and delivery service, as well as assisting with stock preparation by unloading, preparing and triaging donated items for the Family Store in line with the Salvation Army mission and values.

• Coordinate the pickup and delivery of all donated goods in accordance with written schedule, following Workplace Health and Safety Manual Handling procedures and other protocols.
• Assist in co-ordinating all furniture, goods and clothing being delivered to the Family Store by the public and Family Store vehicle, to retail or storage area.
• Operate the vehicle in a safe and effective manner in order to minimise the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life and ensure appropriate maintenance/service and cleanliness of vehicle.
• Ensure appropriate maintenance and service of vehicle, liaising with Line Manager for any updates, services as required
• Provide Warehouse Assistance and Assist with maintaining cleanliness at the store

• Minimum 1 year experience in driving and/or operating commercial vehicles
• Experience in the recycling/transport industry is desirable
• Experience in retail and/or customer service environment is preferred
• Current valid Driver's Licence
• Incumbent needs to have a reasonable level of fitness in order to carry out the duties of this position

This is a casual position located in Innisfail, QLD. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the General Retail Award Level 3.

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• Flexible working conditions
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

If you're excited by this unique opportunity, the above sounds like you, and you have a heart for working for an organisation that truly does transform lives, we would love to speak to you. We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

Applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is secured.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.