Donations/Transportation - Donation Attendant - Dawson, Ga

What's In It For You!

• Be home every night!
• EVERY employee is bonus eligible after 90 days!!
• Employee discounts
• Growth opportunities
• Help others through our charity partners
• Save the environment!

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
• Lift up to 70 lbs.
• 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

• People First
• We invest in what matters most to us: You. Your goals are our goals; your success is our success. We care about family and work-life balance. We value what makes you, You!
• Customers and Donors
• Our business starts and ends with both the contributions of our donors and the loyalty of our customers. We deliver a 1st class second-hand experience by providing our customers unsurpassed value & selection.
• Community
• We enhance communities by supporting charities, providing values and creating jobs. Through sustainable shopping we protect the environment and reduce waste.
• Continuous Improvement
• We empower our people to improve the business and promote an entrepreneurial spirit. Continuous improvement isn't just about margins; it's about development, personal growth, teamwork and collaboration. "How can we improve" are the most important words in business.
• Growth
• Growth is our commitment. We invest in the growth of our people, our donations, and our sales. Our growth supports our mission: To Give Back.

America's Thrift Stores is recruiting Community Donation Center Attendants 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.
Primary Job Duties

• Interacts with donors to accept and process donations at trailer sites in an outdoor setting
• Helps to sustain and maintain donation trailer site and donation boxes for donation collections
• Maintains clean and orderly donation sites based on company operational standards
• Works safely and efficiently in loading and unloading trailers and donation boxes
• Possesses the ability to regularly work in the heat, the cold and in wet weather conditions
• Provides outstanding customer service to all donors and customers
• Communicates an awareness of our mission and goals to our donors and customers
• Maintains relationships with donors and the general public
• Other duties as may be assigned by management

Skills & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Applicant must pass background check
• Strong customer service skills
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 pounds regularly
• Capable of bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling and climbing stairs and ramps frequently
• Able to accurately keep records and communicate donations progress daily
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously handle multiple activities at one time
• Experience working in a community outreach program or organization is a plus
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience preferred

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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.

Employee discount