What's In It For You!
- EVERY employee is bonus eligible after 90 days!!
- Employee discounts
- Variety of jobs including Monday-Friday day shifts
- Need flexible part time hours? We've got that too!
- Growth opportunities
- Help others through our charity partners
- Save the environment
Why We Will Love You
- You are at least 18 years old and ready to join our team
- You provide outstanding customer service to all donors
- You are organized and can keep the donations area neatand presentable•
- You aren't afraid of working in the ever-changing weather•
- You are committed to working safely and efficiently
- You are a team player ready to work with a diverse group of co-workers
What Happens in Donations Anyway?
- Receive donations from donors
- Track and weigh donations that we collect - we gotta know so we can give back!•
- Lift up to 50 lbs.•
- Share information about our charity partners and our mission with our donors and customers•
- Work in the heat, the cold and in wet weather conditions•
- Work safely and efficiently in loading and unloading trailers and donation boxes
- Help to sustain and maintain donation trailer site and donation boxes for donation collections
Teamwork Makes The Dream WorkOur 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 ValuesMissionTo 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
VisionTo 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 $12.00
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