Non-CDL Donation Collection Driver & Loader - Dothan
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. It also includes conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck, safely navigating and operating a 24/26-foot box truck through residential streets and confined spaces, and delivering outstanding customer service. The driver will maintain communication with the supervisor, uphold a courteous demeanor, and collaborate with a Driver Helper to safely load and unload materials. Additionally, the role involves transporting materials using lifting devices, sorting and processing donations, operating compactors and trash receptacles when required, and adhering to all safety protocols.
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.
Benefits
- Be home every night!
- Employee discounts
- Growth opportunities
- Help others through our charity partners
- Save the environment
- So much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
