PICK-UP & DELIVERY DRIVER

Work with a purpose as part of a team empowering people to change their lives.

Join a team dedicated to helping every person—participants, volunteers, donors, and staff—realize the fullness of who it is God created us to be as we fight poverty with dignity.

About Salt & Light

We are a non-denominational Christian nonprofit not affiliated with any one church, rather, working with many different individuals, churches, businesses, and organizations in fulfilling our mission and vision.

Our doors first opened January 2004 in Champaign, IL as we began handing out food and clothing to local families. Very quickly we became the largest “emergency food program” in Champaign County, and a leader in the community for providing access to basic resources. In addition to the weekly assistance provided through the food pantry and clothing closet, we partnered with area churches and businesses in large events designed to help families with school supplies in the fall, meals at Thanksgiving, and gifts at Christmas.

We later added financial education classes and a computer lab, both of which represented not just the addition of new programs but signaled the desire to move away from just providing things, to offering opportunities for people to grow.

After wrestling with the theologies and ideologies found in the book When Helping Hurts, we felt led to design a more developmental approach to meeting basic needs. Our new model created opportunities for individuals to acquire the resources they needed through use of the skills, gifts, and abilities God had given them. Instead of being handed a preselected bag of groceries, our participants now shopped with store credit they earned through volunteering. The stores we now operate in Urbana and Champaign are open to the entire community and generate revenue to support the store credit participants earn in addition to our other programs and services.

About the Position

Reporting to the Receiving & Processing Manager (RPM) and Receiving & Processing Assistant Manager (RPAM), the Pick-Up & Delivery Truck Driver helps to fulfill our mission by working closely with the RPM, RPAM, and Team Members to ensure smooth and successful pick-up and delivery of inter-store merchandise, donations, and purchased merchandise. This includes contributing to a safe, spiritually healthy environment that serves everyone—volunteers, donors, and staff—by creating opportunities for everyone to grow both individually and collectively while generating revenue to support the programs and activities of Salt & Light.

Our Pick-Up and Delivery Driver is someone with strong relational skills, who can represent Salt & Light well in the community. Excellent time management skills are essential in this position. The ideal candidate for this job has a strong work ethic, is a good problem-solver, and extremely organized. The ability to balance the demands of the role with the ministry-mindedness to see people as the priority will determine success.

Responsibilities

It is the primary responsibility of the Pick-Up & Delivery Driver to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for every employee, volunteer, and donor that reflects the grace and truth of Jesus.

• Greet employees, volunteers, and donors with a smile, kind words, and a friendly environment
• Ensure the truck and dock are clean and safe for employees and volunteers.
• Assist employees and volunteers with questions and

Task

These are key components for the Pick-Up and Delivery Driver Team Member. This is not a comprehensive list of tasks.

• Ensure compliance with all legal, health, and safety regulations.
• Pick up furniture and other items from businesses and organizations.
• Maintain both the interior and exterior cleanliness of the truck.
• Fill with gas and follow maintenance schedule.
• Inter-store pick-ups and drop-offs of merchandise.
• Inspecting, loading, securing, and delivering items
• Drop off packages to post office daily
• Complete documentation in the driver's book at the start and end of the shift.

Qualifications and Skills

• Extremely strong relational skills – ability to easily engage with a diverse group of participants, volunteers, and staff.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Valid Illinois State License.
• Clean driving record.
• Experience in driving a box truck or delivery is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs. repeatedly.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Wages & Benefits

• Starting Wages: $18 per hour
• Paid Time Off after 90 days
• Pre-tax supplemental insurance

Why You Should Apply

• You want to be a part of something bigger than yourself
• You want to make a difference in the lives of others and the community you are a part of
• Significant opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• Healthy, flexible, and relationally focused work environment

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

S&L provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. As a religious organization, S&L is permitted and reserves the right to employ persons who have a philosophy similar to S&L and consistent with the Statement of Beliefs of the organization. S&L complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.