Donations​/Transportation Helper - Mobile HWY

America's Thrift Stores - Hwy 90, 5441 HWY 90 West, Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Posted Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM

• Be home every night!
• Growth opportunities
• Help others through our charity partners
• Save the environment
• So much more!

• 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-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
• 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.

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

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.

• Real: I am genuine and approachable. What you see is 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 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 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.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Successful completion of a background check
• Strong customer service skills are essential
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members
• Must regularly lift, carry, or push/pull up to 70 pounds
• Capable of bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, climbing…