Donations/Transportation - Driver - Southern LA

America's Thrift Stores•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Combine your passion for driving while making a positive impact in the community! 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 Driver/Helper will safely maneuver a 24-foot 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, sort, stack and process donations by category, and safely transport materials to and from work area using hand trucks, pallet jacks, other lifting devices and/or employee assistance. They will also share information about our charity partners and our mission with our donors. 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.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

You can work independently.

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.