GreenDrop Donation Driver

Savers; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Mental health services

Job summary

Savers is seeking a local box truck driver to perform daily delivery and pickup of donated items in the Wasilla, AK area. You will safely operate an 18'-26' box truck, follow GPS directions, and complete routine paperwork including inspections and reports.

Applicants must have 2–3 years driving a box truck, a clean record, and a valid DOT Medical Card or ability to obtain one. Physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs and climb in/out of a truck is required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience driving a 18'-26' box truck preferred.
• 3-5 years clean driving record.
• DOT Medical Card required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver and operate a 18'-26' box truck in local area.
• Complete daily delivery and pickups of clothing, small furniture and other household items.
• Follow GPS routes and complete required paperwork (inspections, reports).
• Maintain truck cleanliness and safety, and comply with company policies and state laws.
• Assist with yard maintenance and occasional site coverage as needed.

Skills

Driving experience

GPS navigation

Customer service

Safety compliance

DOT regulations knowledge

Tools

GPS devices

Vehicle inspection forms

Job description

GreenDrop® is rapidly expanding to make donating lightly used clothing and household items easy, convenient, and eco-friendly.

By partnering with nonprofit organizations, we redirect millions of pounds of quality, pre-owned items away from landfills and back into closets and homes for reuse.

GreenDrop® accepts donations on behalf of our nonprofit partners and pays them for those items, providing critical funding for their missions. Community donated goods are then given a second chance to be loved again in local thrift stores. Learn more about GreenDrop® at gogreendrop.com.

[Footnote disclosure: GreenDrop® is a for-profit company and registered professional fundraiser where required.]

What you can expect:

• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.
• We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.

What you get:

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.

In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization - from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

Benefits offerings including :

• Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision
• Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind
• Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options.
• A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.
• Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies.
• A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life.

Essential Job Functions:

• Safely maneuver and operate a 18'-26' box truck through in the local area which may include tights spaces
• Complete daily delivery and pickups of clothing, small furniture and other household items that may or may not be on carts
• Understand local streets and complete routes and any other assigned stops efficiently
• Understand how to use and follow GPS directions
• Complete all required daily paperwork including vehicle inspection, delivery reports and maintenance forms
• Assist other drivers with workload when needed
• Responsible for ensuring that trucks are clean, swept and ready for use at the start of another shift
• Checks vehicles to ensure proper safety and work conditions are in compliance with Savers policies and State laws
• Employment is conditional on receiving a DOT Medical Card, passing a pre-employment drug screen as well as having a Motor Vehicle Report without any violations or accidents within the last three years
• Assist with yard maintenance and organization, preparing containers for pick up and shipping
• On extremely rare occasion fill in at a GreenDrop location operating at site attendant and collecting donations
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you have:

• Working knowledge of the assigned metro areas
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, state and Savers safety regulations and requirements
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate skills showing initiative, personal responsibility, and accountability
• Must have prior driving experience, excellent knowledge of the roads in assigned area
• Strong working knowledge of managing two-way communications and operating GPS tools
• Demonstrated organization skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to operate a 18'-26' box truck independently
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task several incoming and outgoing truck loads at any one given time
• Ability to create drivers logs and reports as needed
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to converse with the general public , understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines with flexibility, and multi-task with minimal direction
• Ability to be detailed-oriented
• Must have valid driver's license

Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience:

• 2-3 years' experience driving a 18'-26' box truck preferred
• 3-5 years clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to consistently/daily lift up to 70 lbs
• Ability to pull or push a pallet jack and cart
• Ability to stand frequently throughout the day
• Ability to climb in and out of a truck frequently as job dictates
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Travel: Related to position only within geographical area and essential functions or other areas as assigned

Work Type/Location: Varies on geographic area of role

• 1070 S Randall Rd, Wasilla, AK 99623

Savers/GreenDrop is an E-Verify employer