Non-CDL Donation Collection Driver & Loader - Baton Rouge

What's In It For You!

• Be home every night!
• Employee discounts
• Growth opportunities
• Help others through our charity partners
• Save the environment
• So much more!

Why We Will Love You

• You can work independently
• You are at least 21 years old and ready to join our team
• You have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record? Fantastic!
• You have experience behind the wheel of a box truck? Even more fantastic!
• You have great time management skills to ensure each route is completed on time
• You know how to get the job done!
• You can represent the company well when interacting with donors

What Does a Driver/Helper Do Anyway?

• Safely maneuver a 24-foor 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
• Safely transport materials to and from work area using hand trucks, pallet jacks, other lifting devices and/or employee assistance
• Share information about our charity partners and our mission with our donors

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

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.

Why You Will Love Us: Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission
To Give Back! By...

• Positively impacting the environment and the communities we serve
• Providing values that meet our customer's needs and wants
• Reducing millions of pounds of waste each year
• Supporting local charities
• Creating jobs

Vision

To be the Thrift Brand of Choice in the Southeast and online by offering The Best in value, variety & selection, and convenience for our customers and donors.

Values

• Real: I am genuine and approachable. What you see if what you get.
• Heart: I care. I listen with kindness and act with courage.
• Own: I take initiative, ask for help and follow through.
• Solve: I dig in, fix what matters, and move things forward.
• Grow: I meet challenges with optimism knowing I will win or learn.

Position Title: Non-CDL Donation Collection Driver & Loader

Reports To: Manager, Field Operations

Department: Donations/Transportation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Purpose and Objectives

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.

Roles and 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.

Skills and Qualifications

• 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.

Competencies

Never- 0%, Occasionally- 1-33%, Frequently- 34-66%, Continuously- 67-100%

Physical Demands:

• Frequently - Carrying up to 70 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 70 lbs., lifting up to 70 lbs., balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling and smelling.

• Frequently - Twisting, turning, and bending to inspect the vehicle, secure cargo, or handle emergencies.
• Continuously - Sitting for extended periods while maintaining focus during long-haul driving.
• Continuously - Extended periods of sitting, possibly in a confined space, with limited movement. Ability to manage fatigue and maintain alertness over long shifts.

Other:

• Mostly regular hours, occasionally working weekends, evenings and holiday hours as needed.

Other duties as assigned: Please note that this job description may not cover every duty or responsibility that might arise in the course of employment. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned, which may not be explicitly stated in this document. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The duties and responsibilities outlined here are intended to provide an overview of the primary functions of the role, but they may change as the needs of the organization evolve.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.