Donations/Transportation Driver - Huntsville

America's Thrift Stores•Huntsville, AL

23h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

America’s Thrift Stores is seeking Box Truck Drivers for our route collection program who bring a strong work ethic and excellent customer service skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to merge a passion for driving with a commitment to serving the community. The role involves completing daily residential routes to collect clothing, small furniture, and other household items from donors, donation boxes, and designated sites. The driver will conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Safely navigating and operating a 24/26-foot box truck through residential streets and confined spaces is crucial. The position requires delivering outstanding customer service, maintaining communication with the supervisor, and upholding a courteous, respectful, and friendly demeanor when interacting with the public. Collaboration with a Driver Helper is necessary for safely loading and unloading materials. The driver will also be responsible for efficiently sorting, stacking, and processing incoming donations by category in a safe and organized manner, and may operate compactors and large trash receptacles when required. Adherence to all safety protocols, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), is mandatory. Other duties as assigned by management will also be part of the role.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have strong navigation skills.
Must be available to work flexible hours, including days from Monday through Sunday, while adhering to DOT regulated driving hours.
Should be adaptable with daily schedules to ensure all donor and box routes are completed as planned.
Successful completion of background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience behind the wheel of a box truck.
Great time management skills to ensure each route is completed on time.
Ability to represent the company well when interacting with donors.

Responsibilities

Completes daily residential routes to collect clothing, small furniture, and other household items from donors, donation boxes, and designated sites.
Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Safely navigates and operates a 24/26-foot box truck through residential streets and confined spaces.
Delivers outstanding customer service to both customers and donors.
Maintains communication with the supervisor to accommodate changes in donor requests.
Upholds a courteous, respectful, and friendly demeanor when interacting with the public.
Collaborates with the Driver Helper to safely load and unload materials from vehicles, pallets, carts, racks, shelves, etc.
Transports materials to and from storage or work sites using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other lifting devices, with assistance when needed.
Efficiently sorts, stacks, and processes incoming donations by category (e.g., clothing, miscellaneous items, electrical) in a safe and organized manner, following company standards during unloading.
Safely operates compactors and large trash receptacles when required.
Adheres to all safety protocols by properly wearing and maintaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Performs other duties as assigned by management.