Warehouse Driver

Driver

Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Schedule flexibility required, including possible evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as business needs require.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is seeking a safe, dependable, and courteous Driver to keep donated goods and supplies moving across our organization for the neighbors we serve, as well as our donors, staff, and volunteers. In this role, you will focus on completing daily truck routes safely and on time, handling every item with care, and representing SVDP with professionalism at every stop.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Retail Operations, the Driver is responsible for the secure collection, transfer, and delivery of donated goods, merchandise, and requested items between our thrift stores, warehouses, shelters, administrative offices, and kitchen facilities. You will work with a Driver Assistant to pick up donations, decide which donated items can be accepted, and keep the logistics chain running smoothly. Every route you complete helps SVDP fulfill its charitable mission. Through this work you will help carry out the mission of St. Vincent de Paul with dignity, compassion, and excellence.

What You'll Do

• Complete daily assigned truck routes in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner, following all SVDP policies on vehicle operation and communication device use.
• Contact donors before arrival as indicated on the pickup ticket, and provide prompt, courteous, professional service at every stop.
• Evaluate donated items for quality, condition, and cleanliness, and use established guidelines and good judgment when accepting or declining donations.
• Use proper loading techniques to make the best use of vehicle space while keeping loads secure.
• Safely move furniture and other items of various sizes and conditions, handling everything with care to prevent damage.
• Transport and unload merchandise only to designated receiving areas at store and warehouse locations.
• Collect non-saleable materials, including rags, from retail locations on an established schedule.
• Perform routine vehicle maintenance tasks as directed, and monitor the supplies needed for transportation.
• Support warehouse operations between deliveries as assigned.
• Promptly report operational concerns to your supervisor, including donation disputes, unauthorized stops, or other significant issues.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time, including records of break and meal periods.

Who We're Looking For

Required

• A courteous, service-minded person who represents SVDP with professionalism and treats every donor, customer, and coworker with dignity and respect.
• A valid Class E driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Proficiency with navigation tools, including maps and GPS systems.
• Reading comprehension sufficient to understand and follow established operational procedures.
• Sound judgment when making decisions on the road and at donor pickups.
• Respect for the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and the mission of St. Vincent de Paul.
• Someone willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred

• A high school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of up to eight hours.
• Able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds unassisted, and items over 50 pounds with assistance, on an occasional basis.
• Able to safely navigate lifts, ladders, steps, and stairways while moving furniture and merchandise, and periodically work in elevated locations.
• Able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and use hands and arms to reach, grasp, and handle objects.
• Work is performed in vehicle, warehouse, retail, and outdoor settings, with frequent exposure to weather during pickups and deliveries and occasional proximity to moving mechanical parts.

St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is a Catholic lay organization dedicated to serving individuals and families in need. If you are looking for meaningful full-time work where your safe driving and care help get essential items to neighbors in need, we invite you to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We are an E-Verify Program Participant.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.