Offsider

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is 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.
- Our Transport team needs Truck Offsiders in Red Hill to provide support in assisting adequate pickup and delivery service for the customers and the Stores in line with The Salvation Army (TSA) Salvos Stores mission and values.
- About Role- Help truck drivers to co-ordinate the pickup and delivery of all donated goods in accordance with written schedule, following WHS Manual Handling procedures and other protocols.
- Assist in co-ordinating all furniture, goods and clothing being delivered to the Stores by the TSA vehicles, to retail or storage area as well as providing store rubbish pickup as needed.
- Help to 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 vehicles.
- Help in warehouse duties when required, such as sorting donations, baling of rags, etc.
- Drive small vehicles for which your vehicle license is allowed
- About You- An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote and support the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.
- Appropriate and valid driver’s licence
- Willing to take any professional development as required to maintain skills for the role.
- Willingness to undergo a Criminal History Check
- WHS knowledge of work health safety obligations and to practice these in the workplace in line with TSA policy & procedures and legislation.
- Proven experience in the recycling/transport industry is desirable
- Physically fit, self-motivated and a strong work ethic
- Sound presentation and communication skills (both oral and written) to be able to interact and network positively with a variety of people
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Team player, flexible with a positive attitude.
- 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. W_
- 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 are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_