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Donations/Transportation Driver Helper - KnoxvilleAmerica's Thrift Stores, 9123 Executive Park Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of AmericaJob DescriptionPosted Friday, June 19, 2026 at 5:00 AMWhat In It For YouBe home every night!Growth opportunitiesHelp others through our charity partnersSave the environmentSo much more!Why We Will Love YouYou can work independentlyYou are at least 21 years old and ready to join our teamYou 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 timeYou know how to get the job done!You can represent the company well when interacting with donorsWhat Does a Driver/Helper Do AnywaySafely maneuver a 24-foor box truck through residential streets and tight locationsComplete pre-trip and post trip inspectionsReceive donations from donors at home pickups or box locationsReturn to the store and unload all the donationsSort, stack and process donations by categorySafely transport materials to and from work area using hand trucks, pallet jacks, other lifting devices and/or employee assistanceShare information about our charity partners and our mission with our donorsTeamwork Makes The Dream WorkOur 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 ValuesMissionTo Give Back! By...Positively impacting the environment and the communities we serveProviding values that meet our customer's needs and wantsReducing millions of pounds of waste each yearSupporting local charitiesVisionTo 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.ValuesReal: 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 TitleDonations/Transportation HelperReports ToADLMDepartmentDonations/TransportationFLSA StatusNon-ExemptPosition Purpose and ObjectivesCombine your love for travel with the opportunity to make a difference in the community! America's Thrift Stores is looking for a dedicated helper to join our Box Truck Driver in our route collection program. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and excellent customer service skills.Key responsibilitiesKey responsibilities include helping to plan routes and safely handle the pickup and unloading of large or irregularly shaped items weighing up to 70 pounds.Roles and ResponsibilitiesAssist 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.Effectively communicate our 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.Ensure donation sites and routes are clean and organized according to company standards.Help the Driver with accurate record-keeping and tracking of routes and donations.Work with the Driver to safely and efficiently load and unload trucks and trailers.Adapt to working in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and wet environments.Perform additional duties as assigned by management.Skills and QualificationsMust be 18 years of age or olderSuccessful completion of a background checkStrong customer service skills are essentialAbility to collaborate effectively with team membersMust regularly lift, carry, or push/pull up to 70 poundsCapable of bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of a truck frequentlyProficient in maintaining accurate records and communicating donation progressProven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyPhysical DemandsOccasionally - Carrying up to 70 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 70 lbs., lifting up to 70 lbs., climbing up to 14-foot height, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, handling and smelling.Frequently - Walking on tile/concrete, bending, feeling, and reaching waist/overhead level.Continuously - Standing on tile/concrete, talking, seeing, and hearing.OtherMostly regular and weekend hours, occasionally working evenings and holiday hours as needed.Working environment includes inside of building with controlled temperatures and outside conditions with varying weather and temperatures.Other duties as assignedOther 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe 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.America's Thrift Stores, 9123 Executive Park Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America#J-18808-Ljbffr