Box Truck Driver

ThriftSmart•Nashville, TN

59d•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Driver transports furniture and other donations in the local region while prioritizing safety, customer service, and efficiency. ThriftSmart requires its employees to pass a drug test and go through e-verification.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
3 years of non-CDL truck driving.
Customer service
Problem resolution
Organization
Oral communication
Speed and accuracy
Operation of heavy machinery
Adequate vision for warehousing and fleet logistics

Responsibilities

Check vehicles to ensure they are mechanically sound and road safe. Check emergency equipment and supplies to make sure they are stocked and functional.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
Deliver excellent customer service to safely receive, secure, and transport donations. Provide donation receipts and other helpful resources to customers.
Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
Communicate with supervisors, other drivers and the broader team to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
Read and interpret maps and GPS to determine vehicle routes.
Load and unload trucks or help others with loading and unloading; safely employ material handling equipment for appropriate tasks.
Receive donated items at the store, sort and supply Production Associates with raw materials to meet daily production goals.
Other duties as assigned by store management