Custodian, Casual

OverviewDriver-Mover (Weekends Part-Time) role at WINS (Women In Need Society).Working as part of the Donation Centre team, the Driver/Mover operates one of the WINS fleet of trucks. They pick up individual and corporate/retail donations, transfer donations/inventory between WINS locations and deliver inventory/free goods to WINS clients and customers. The Driver/Mover ensures the donation/delivery experience is positive for donors, clients, and customers and is responsible for ensuring that assigned driving routes are completed in a timely and safe fashion. We are looking for someone with primarily weekend availability – 7:30am-4:00pm.About Us: Join an organization that is working to make a difference in the lives of thousands of Calgary women. The Women in Need Society (WINS) is proud to be one of Calgary’s longest running social enterprises driven by our mission of connecting women and their families with resources to thrive. WINS works with donors, government and partners to provide wrap-around support to women who are experiencing abuse, poverty, social isolation and/or homelessness. WINS Vision is to create a community where all women are thriving and building resilient families. By running a social enterprise, WINS also provides an opportunity for women to work in a safe, empowering, meaningful environment while providing Calgarians the opportunity to shop at WINS Thrift Stores, the MORE Store by WINS, or our online business Twice New. Shopping and donating to WINS allows Calgarians to contribute to their local community while being kind to the environment.The culture at WINS is built upon our values. Our values are an integral part of who we are. Integrity: Our actions match our words. We do what we say and say what we mean. Diversity: Diversity makes us stronger. We welcome and respect different people, perspectives, and experiences. Sustainability: We are kind to people and the planet. Our actions today impact our world tomorrow. Collaboration: We are better together. Working as a team, we strive for excellence in all we do. Innovation: We imagine the possibilities. We continuously strive towards greater impact.ResponsibilitiesReceiving Donations (when Driving or in the Donations Centre): Positively and kindly greet donors and provide them with a safe, cheerful, and thankful donation experience; Evaluate items for donation and communicate any unacceptable items to donors in a kind and respectful manner; Work with Inventory Associates and Moving Associates to unload donations from trucks; Gather information for tax receipt purposes and provide to Manager - Inventory.Property and Product Care: Move products from pick-up locations onto trucks and off of trucks to delivery locations, respecting donor, client, customer, and WINS property; Stack and secure items on trucks to ensure safe transportation.Driving and Truck Maintenance: Safely drive to pick-ups and deliveries; Clean the truck interior and exterior weekly; Ensure daily trip long reports are completed and submitted; Report maintenance concerns to management promptly.Delivering Client and Customer Orders: Greet clients and customers and provide a safe and respectful delivery experience.WINS Inter-location Transfers: Load and unload donations/inventory with assistance from Moving Associates and Inventory Associates or Store Teams.Teamwork: Act as an ambassador for WINS; maintain positive relations with donors, employees, and volunteers; communicate issues or concerns to management.Health & Safety and Industrial Hygiene: Drive safely and defensively; comply with all health & safety practices and policies; maintain a safe working area around trucks and surrounding areas.Donations Centre (When not Driving): Assist with rough sort of donations (clothing, household, electrical, seasonal, etc.); transfer goods to Sort Team workstations; safely bale recyclables and dispose items; manage flow of goods through Sort areas; ensure correct storage and counting of donations/inventory; other duties as assigned.RequirementsEducationGrade 12 education, or equivalent combination of education and experienceExperienceMinimum of 2 years' experience driving trucks; oversize vehiclesPersonal / Professional AttributesValid Class 5 Driver’s license and an acceptable current minimum 2-year Driver’s abstractAble to correctly and safely lift a minimum of 50lbs/23kg individually, and 100lbs/45kg as part of a team, on a routine, consistent basisAn understanding of and affinity for the WINS brand, mission, and role with clients, customers, and communityProvide satisfactory results from a Vulnerable Sector CheckEffective communication skills including proficiency in verbal and written EnglishFamiliar with transportation routes and communities in the City of Calgary; navigation skills using a road map and/or GPSA welcoming and empathetic demeanor with an ability to build and maintain positive relationshipsExcellent client/customer/donor service orientationFlexibility to comply with a work schedule with shifts throughout the weekAble to stand for long periods of timeWilling to work outdoors in all weather conditionsWork-ready with CSA approved steel-toed safety bootsEligible to legally work in CanadaThe Women in Need Society is an equal opportunity employer. WINS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.SenioritiesNot ApplicableEmployment typePart-timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesNon-profit OrganizationsCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSign in to set job alerts for “Driver” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr