Box Truck Driver & Loader for Community Donations

America's Thrift Stores; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be home every night

Growth opportunities

Help others through our charity

Save the environment

So much more

Job summary

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 role merges driving with a commitment to serving the community.

You will complete daily residential routes, perform truck inspections, and safely transport donations to our store network while interacting professionally with donors and the public.

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.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily residential routes to collect clothing, small furniture, and other household items from donors and donation boxes.
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle, 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.
• Transports materials to and from storage or work sites using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other lifting devices.
• Efficiently sorts, stacks, and processes incoming donations by category following company standards.
• Safely operates compactors and large trash receptacles when required.
• Adheres to all safety protocols by properly wearing PPE.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Navigation skills

Driver's license

Clean driving record

Flexible hours

DOT hours awareness

Pre-trip inspections

Job description

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 role merges driving with a commitment to serving the community.

You will complete daily residential routes, perform truck inspections, and safely transport donations to our store network while interacting professionally with donors and the public.