What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thrift Store Driver position at Arizona Humane Society?
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Thrift Store Driver
Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
$17.00 per hour
SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH
Investing in our staff is important to us! We want you to learn new skills and grow into the role. We offer ongoing coaching, support and new learning opportunities. We are a large, non-profit organization with growth opportunities across many departments.
PAWS UP FOR GREAT BENEFITS!
- Competitive pay including Holiday pay, paid time off, and bereavement pay
- Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
- Affordable Medical plans for employee and family
- Medical, Vision, Free Employee Dental
- Health Savings Account and telemedicine options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company vesting
- Employer paid short term disability, long term disability and life insurance with buy up coverage available
- Employee Assistance Program, providing free services every quarter such as confidential counseling and financial services
Position Overview
Provide vehicle transportation of in-home donated goods from AHS donors. These items will include large pieces of furniture and boxes of home goods. Drivers will also transport donated dog food from various sources. Continuous driving throughout Maricopa County picking up in-kind donations and transporting them to one of our three thrift stores for resale. Constant heavy lifting. Tues-Sat 7am-3pm.
Essential Functions
- Pick up, transport and deliver donated items including large furniture to our Thrift Store locations and/or AHS Warehouse.
- Provide outstanding customer experience to our wonderful donors and take the utmost care with their donations.
- Practice "Excellent Experience Every Time" and be a positive representative of AHS.
- Lift large, bulky and heavy items on a daily basis.
- Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted to a height of 4 feet.
- Drive safely and maintain off-site vehicle and equipment.
- Handle equipment, donations and services properly and while adhering to all driving laws.
- Provide additional assistance to Shelter and Field Operations personnel as needed, including delivery of deposits to bank, delivery of mail, and delivery of supplies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Education / Certifications / Licenses:
- High school diploma OR
- Six months to one year prior work experience preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted to a height of 4 feet.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills.
Experience:
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Language - Able to speak, read and write English and complete paperwork accurately and legibly; Spanish language helpful
Mathematical - Ability to perform basic mathematical skills.
Technical - Able to learn software programs as necessary.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Driver's License AND an acceptable driving record.
Other:
Regular attendance and punctuality required.
Work Environment / Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; occasional wet floors, and animal noises, odors and dander. Typical work environment will be out of the office, working in the field. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Information:
The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program. Pre-employment background check, driving background check and drug screening required.
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