Driver Helper Details

Driver Helper

America's Thrift Stores - Birmingham, AL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Are you ready to join an organization where you can make a substantial impact on family focused, Christian ministries? America's Thrift Stores is recruiting Driver Helpers for our collection programs. Our search is focused on people with great customer service skills, combined with a great work ethic and a passion for helping people. Successful candidates will drive increased donations by maintaining collection sites for operational excellence. We are recruiting outgoing self-starters, who are results-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position provides a unique opportunity for those looking to combine their passion for business with a chance to give back to their communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Possess the ability to assist the Driver in picking up donations from box sites and homes
• Provide outstanding customer service to all donors and customers
• Assist Driver in navigation of the truck during route and pick-up operations
• Assist Driver in building safe and efficient truckloads of donations using company operational standards
• Communicate an awareness of our mission and goals to our donors and customers
• Maintain relationships with donors, site owners, and the general public
• Help sustain and maintain donation box sites and routes for donation collections
• Assist Driver in the future development of routes, donation box and trailer site placements
• Maintain clean and orderly donation sites and routes based on company operational standards
• Assist Driver in accurate record keeping and tracking of routes and donation pick-ups
• Work safely and efficiently in loading and unloading trucks and trailers
• Possess the ability to regularly work in the heat, the cold and in wet weather conditions
• Other duties as may be assigned by management

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicant must be willing to submit to a background check.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be a Team Player.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Capable of bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs and in and out of a truck frequently.
• Able to accurately keep records and communicate donations progress.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously handle multiple activities at one time.
• Naturally mission driven, guided by core values.
• Experience working in a community outreach program or organization is a plus.