ABOUT US
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
An opportunity for a Full-Time Warehouse Driver to work at our warehouse/distribution centre for our operations in Canning Vale, WA.
As a Warehouse Driver, you will be responsible for:
Collect goods (ranging from but not limited to bags of textiles to large & bulky furniture items) from donor residences, places of work and other locations as directed, in accordance with guidelines and in a safe, professional, timely and efficient manner.
Deliver goods to stores and warehouses as directed in a safe, professional, timely and efficient manner.
Collect rubbish and other items from stores and warehouses and deliver them to landfill centres, recycling centres or other locations as directed in a safe, professional, timely and efficient manner.
Ensure trucks and containers are loaded and unloaded as required.
Prepare, complete and communicate all documentation, run & job booking information in accordance to established guidelines, processes and other instruction.
Take appropriate responsibility and care of Savos Stores assets and equipment such as Company vehicle, iPad or other equipment.
Use provided technology and processes (tools) to maximise run efficiency, update & record run & job status, record donor rejections and other issues, in accordance to established guidelines, processes and other instruction.
As our ideal candidate, you will meet the following essential criteria:
Demonstrated driving experience in a medium rigid or equivalent vehicle.
Sound verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a variety of people.
Demonstrated experience working in a customer facing role will be highly regarded.
Experience in furniture removal or similar roles preferred.
Relevant driving license (medium rigid or equivalent).
Relevant license to operate a counterbalance forklift is desirable.
In return we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;
NFP salary packaging;
Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits;
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members;
Staff store discount
Flexible Working conditions
Chaplaincy services
If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a team dedicated to creating positive change, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your alignment with the requirements of the role. Together we can build a brighter future.
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 and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
