TRUCK DRIVER STORE HELPER

*THIS POSITION DOES NOT REQUIRE A CDL LICENSE*

Avow Treasures is a boutique resale store offering gently used furniture, clothing, home décor, jewelry, artwork and housewares. All proceeds benefit the Avow Foundation which supports the only non-profit Hospice and Palliative Care program in Collier County.

Job Summary:
The Treasures Truck Driver/Store Helper will be responsible for receiving donations and processing merchandise through the intake area in addition to making furniture pickups in the Treasures truck. Ensure all sellable goods meet Treasures quality standards. Sort, clean and take furniture to the sales floor as directed. Cross train in other areas to ensure shift coverage if necessary. Additional duties will include store maintenance and cleaning on a daily basis. All staff must be able to work assigned shifts between the hours of 7:30am and 6pm Monday through Saturday.

Essential Job Functions:

• Effectively communicate with donors who drop off donations and process in-kind donation receipts.
• Using the Treasures truck, drive to donors homes to pick up donated goods. Responsible for loading these goods into the truck and delivering to the Treasures store.
• Maintain the Treasures truck in good working order.
• Perform monthly safety inspections on the Treasures truck.
• Efficiently sort, clean, and prep items for sale under guidelines provided.
• Keep the processing area clean and organized.
• All employees will be trained to operate the point of sale (POS) system.
• Assist in merchandising items throughout the store under the guidance and training from the store manager and assistant manager.
• Create a friendly environment and respond courteously to all customers.
• Respond to critical incidents such as fire, robbery, shoplifting, personnel or volunteer injury reports, and natural disasters according to company policy.
• Assist with special projects for Avow as needed.
• Participate in monthly team meetings with a positive attitude.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Core Values:
Innovation:
We embrace change and are always looking at creative ways to solve problems and serve new populations.
Integrity:
We are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the well being of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve.
Collaboration:
We know we cannot achieve everything we want without working hand-in-hand with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community.
Celebration:
We believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships.
Education:
We believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we can play at the end of life.
Computer Skills:
Computer skills to include general knowledge of e-mail/Outlook as a means of communication with store management.

Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or GED

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Current, valid driver’s license. Valid auto insurance. CDL NOT REQUIRED.

Language Skills:
Communication skills of reading, writing and speaking in English.

Math Skills:
Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages/fractions.

Other Qualifications:
Previous thrift store experience is preferred. Candidates should also be familiar with the greater Naples area. Previous experience driving a box truck.

Physical Demands:
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Employee will also be required to see, hear, and talk.

Work Environment:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation and Benefits:
This is only a summary of our employee benefits; it is subject to change.

• Medical insurance (PPO) with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP w/HSA
• Supplemental Benefits (hospital confinement, accident and/or cancer) 
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance (company paid)
• Long term care insurance (company paid)
• Retirement savings plan (TSA/403(b) matching program)
• Short and long term disability insurance (company paid)
• LegalShield (identity protection and more)
• Bereavement leave for family and pets
• Direct deposit
• Credit union availability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• In-house continuing education opportunities
• Discounted membership at local area Fitness Center
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other employer-sponsored activities

Avow is a Tobacco Free Organization which includes but is not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaping, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, and loose tobacco smoked via pipe or hookah. And due to the above,  Avow will only hire Nicotine Free individuals.

All applicants offered a position are required to complete a screening through the Clearinghouse.  For more information, click here https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Salary : $18 - $20