Donations/Transportation Helper

America s Thrift Stores
US - Alabama - Opelika
January 15, 2025

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.

America's Thrift Stores is recruiting Driver Helpers for our donation collections program. Our search is focused on people with great customer service skills and a passion for helping people. This position provides a unique opportunity for those looking to combine their passion for business with a chance to give back to their communities.

Primary Job Duties

Assists the Driver in picking up donations from donation box sites and donor homes
Provides outstanding customer service to all donors and customers
Assists Driver in navigation of the truck during route and pick-up operations
Communicates an awareness of our mission and goals to our donors and customers
Maintains relationships with donors and the general public
Helps sustain and maintain donation box sites and routes for donation collections
Assists Driver in the future development of routes, donation box and trailer site placements
Maintains clean and orderly donation sites and routes based on company operational standards
Assists Driver in accurate record keeping and tracking of routes and donation pick-ups
Partners with Driver to safely and efficiently load and unload trucks and trailers
Possesses the ability to regularly work in the heat, the cold and in wet weather conditions
Other duties as may be assigned by management

Skills & Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age
Applicant must pass background check and drug screen
Strong customer service skills
Must work well with others
Must be able to lift, carry and/or push/pull up to 50 pounds regularly
Capable of bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs and in and out of a truck frequently
Able to accurately keep records and communicate donations progress
Demonstrated ability to simultaneously handle multiple activities at one time
Experience working in a community outreach program or organization is a plus
High School Degree, GED or equivalent work experience preferred

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.

Other details

Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $11. 00

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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