Donations​/Transportation Driver Helper - Alabaster

America's Thrift Stores, 218 2nd Street SW, Alabaster, Alabama, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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

• 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

• Safely maneuver a 24-foot 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

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.

• 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

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.

• 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.

Position Title: Donations/Transportation Helper

Reports To: ADLM

Department: Donations/Transportation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Combine 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 responsibilities include helping to plan routes and safely handle the pickup and unloading of large or irregularly shaped items weighing up to 70 pounds.

• Assist 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…