Donations/Transportation Driver Helper - Florence

What's In It For You!

• Be home every night!
• EVERY employee is bonus eligible after 90 days!!
• Employee discounts
• Growth opportunities
• Help others through our charity partners
• Save the environment!

Why We Will Love You

• You can work independently
• You are at least 21 years old and ready to join our team
• You have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record? Fantastic!
• You have experience behind the wheel of a box truck? Even more fantastic!
• You have great time management skills to ensure each route is completed on time
• You know how to get the job done!
• You can represent the company well when interacting with donors

What Does a Driver/Helper Do Anyway?

• Safely maneuver a 24-foor box truck through residential streets and tight locations
• Complete pre-trip and post trip inspections
• Receive donations from donors at home pickups or box locations
• Return to the store and unload all the donations
• Lift up to 70 lbs.
• Sort, stack and process donations by category
• Safely transport materials to and from work area using hand trucks, pallet jacks, other lifting devices and/or employee assistance
• Share information about our charity partners and our mission with our donors

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
Our donations team works together to take great care of items provided by our donors and provide excellent treasures for our customers. Whether we are collecting items at our store donation sites or at home pickups, we combine our passion for donors and community service in all that we do.

Why You Will Love Us: Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

To Give Back! By...

• positively impacting the environment and the communities we serve
• providing values that meet our customer's needs and wants
• reducing millions of pounds of waste each year
• supporting local charities
• creating jobs

Vision

To be the Thrift Brand of Choice in the Southeast and online by offering The Best in value, variety & selection, and convenience for our customers and donors.

Values

• People First
• We invest in what matters most to us: You. Your goals are our goals; your success is our success. We care about family and work-life balance. We value what makes you, You!
• Customers and Donors
• Our business starts and ends with both the contributions of our donors and the loyalty of our customers. We deliver a 1st class second-hand experience by providing our customers unsurpassed value & selection.
• Community
• We enhance communities by supporting charities, providing values and creating jobs. Through sustainable shopping we protect the environment and reduce waste.
• Continuous Improvement
• We empower our people to improve the business and promote an entrepreneurial spirit. Continuous improvement isn't just about margins; it's about development, personal growth, teamwork and collaboration. "How can we improve" are the most important words in business.
• Growth
• Growth is our commitment. We invest in the growth of our people, our donations, and our sales. Our growth supports our mission: To Give Back.

Position Title: Donations/Transportation Driver Helper
Reports To: ADLM
Department: Donations/Transportation
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Purpose and Objectives

Combine your love for travel with the opportunity to make a difference in the community! America's Thrift Stores is looking for a dedicated helper to join our Box Truck Driver in our route collection program. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and excellent customer service skills.
Key responsibilities include helping to plan routes and safely handle the pickup and unloading of large or irregularly shaped items weighing up to 70 pounds.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver with collecting donations from box sites and donor homes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to donors and customers.
• Support the Driver with navigation during routes and pick-up operations.
• Effectively communicate our mission and goals to donors and customers.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with donors and the public.
• Contribute to the upkeep and management of donation box sites and routes.
• Collaborate with the Driver on route development and placement of donation boxes and trailers.
• Ensure donation sites and routes are clean and organized according to company standards.
• Help the Driver with accurate record-keeping and tracking of routes and donations.
• Work with the Driver to safely and efficiently load and unload trucks and trailers.
• Adapt to working in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and wet environments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Successful completion of a background check
• Strong customer service skills are essential
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members
• Must regularly lift, carry, or push/pull up to 70 pounds
• Capable of bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of a truck frequently
• Proficient in maintaining accurate records and communicating donation progress
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Competencies

Never- 0%, Occasionally- 1-33%, Frequently- 34-66%, Continuously- 67-100%

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally - Carrying up to 70 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 70 lbs., lifting up to 70 lbs., climbing up to 14-foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling and smelling.
• Frequently - Walking on tile/concrete, bending, feeling, and reaching waist/overhead level.
• Continuously - Standing on tile/concrete, talking, seeing, and hearing.

Other:

• Mostly regular and weekend hours, occasionally working evenings and holiday hours as needed.
• Working environment includes inside of building with controlled temperatures and outside conditions with varying weather and temperatures.

Other duties as assigned: Please note that this job description may not cover every duty or responsibility that might arise in the course of employment. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, which may not be explicitly stated in this document. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The duties and responsibilities outlined here are intended to provide an overview of the primary functions of the role, but they may change as the needs of the organization evolve.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.