Driver Helper | Murfreesboro, TN

America's Thrift Stores•Murfreesboro, TN

1d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Member - Transportation supports the safe and efficient collection, transportation, and handling of donated goods along assigned routes. Working alongside the Driver, this position assists with residential and donation-site pickups, route navigation, loading and unloading donations, and keeping collection sites clean and organized. The role regularly involves handling large, bulky, and irregularly shaped items and representing America’s Thrift Stores to donors and community members. It requires teamwork, attention to safety, a strong work ethic, and the ability to perform physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment and varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Successful completion of a background check.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate donation progress.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds, independently or with assistance as appropriate.
Ability to push and pull items weighing up to 70 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on varied surfaces.
Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive physical movements.
Ability to climb steps, stairs, ramps, and in and out of box trucks and trailers.
Ability to maintain balance and safely handle donated goods in work areas and collection sites.
Sufficient hand and arm strength, grip, and dexterity to handle and position donated goods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental and weather conditions.
Sufficient vision, hearing, and communication abilities to perform duties safely and remain aware of hazards.
Ability to tolerate regular travel in a box truck and remain seated while traveling between locations.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving a box truck.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Strong time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Driver with collecting donations from box sites and donor homes.
Deliver exceptional customer service to donors and customers.
Support the Driver with navigation during routes and pick-up operations.
Communicate the organization’s mission and goals to donors and customers.
Foster and maintain positive relationships with donors and the public.
Contribute to the upkeep and management of donation box sites and routes.
Collaborate with the Driver on route development and placement of donation boxes and trailers.
Keep donation sites and routes clean and organized according to company standards.
Help the Driver maintain accurate route and donation records.
Work with the Driver to load and unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently.
Adapt to working in varied weather conditions, including heat, cold, and wet environments.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.