Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is looking for a high energy, positive attitude, team-minded Lead Truck Driver to join our team! This position is essential for the success of our retail store operation. The ideal candidate will support our core values of respect, excellence and integrity with a focus on great customer service. If you are looking for an opportunity that allows you to reach new goals while helping others in your community, the Lead Truck Driver opportunity is for you.
Our retail operation is an important part of who we are and what we do. It fuels our good work across the Kentucky Bluegrass, generating revenue for programs and services while providing job opportunities to many of who face limited options. Every role within our retail operations helps us further our mission of empowering people to increase the dignity and independence that comes with earning a paycheck and achieving self-sufficiency.
Pay: $18
Job Type: Full-time
Essential Duties and Tasks:
- Assists in providing direction and modeling of job duties to other Truck Drivers.
- Assists in loading and unloading of trucks. Packages and bundles material for transporting
- Drives company-owned trucks to various locations.
- Operates textile baler and tow motor/forklift after equipment training is received, if applicable.
Please Note: Goodwill prohibits minors (under the age of 18) to operate equipment such as balers, compactors, and forklifts in accordance with the child labor laws. - Follows all safety procedures and corrects safety issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Industrial truck driving ability and must pass a Department of Transportation medical examination and maintain a valid DOT medical card while operating a company truck.
- Maintains a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable for company-provided insurance.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift/carry 30 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store.
Benefits:
- 403(b) Plan
- Company 403(b) Matching Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous Vacation Time & 8 Paid Holidays
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Free career coaching, including financial training and digital literacy
- Flexible schedule
- Access to our Goodwill Cars to Work program
- Mission-centric career
When we say mission-centric career, what do we mean? When you work at Goodwill, you work to help fund employment programs for Kentuckians who have disabilities or other challenges to entering the workforce. You get paid, but you also help your neighbors in need!
Have a background challenge? That’s OK, too! Goodwill is a proud second-chance employer.