Thrift Store Driver

Do you feel called to serve in a Christian Ministry?

Do you want to serve where you make a difference in the lives of others?

Are you looking for a life-changing work experience?

If so, consider joining us at the Atlanta Mission, where we provide life-transforming experiences for everyone that joins our team: employees, clients, donors, and volunteers. We serve over 1000 men, women, and children every day by providing food, shelter, clothing, counseling, vocational and spiritual guidance. We get to experience and witness radical life transformations.

The Driver role is critical to our ministry by driving over established routes to pick up and transport donated goods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the upkeep and maintenance of the trucks, including keeping the vehicles interior and exterior clean and serviced.
• Maintains mileage logs according to Atlanta Mission procedure.
• Reports any problems related to the vehicle immediately to the Facilities Administrator.
• Coordinates with the Call Center Manager (dispatch), thrift store managers, Distribution Center staff and/or Atlanta Mission staff to schedule pickups and delivery of donated merchandise.
• Maintains communication and cooperation between all parties to insure good public relations and problem resolution.
• Ensures all pick-ups are completed in a timely manner. Communicates problems with the Call Center Manager to ensure a quality customer service experience for the donor.
• Makes deliveries as assigned.
• Ensures appropriate care is taken in handling merchandise and safety is exercised at all times. Additionally, ensures that appropriate care is taken while in the donors home and/or property to ensure a quality customer service experience.
• Follows established policy and uses discretion in responding to donations that may not be sellable or usable (avoiding unnecessary garbage expense).
• Channels merchandise in a timely manner so that Atlanta Mission receives the maximum value.
• Coordinates and assists in loading/unloading merchandise to/from vehicles.
• Assists in the operation of the thrift store and/or Distribution Center when waiting for trucks or if no pickups are scheduled.
• Completes donation receipts as per Atlanta Mission procedure.

You will uphold the following Christ-Centered values:

• Humbly Serve: You strive to live, Love and Lead like Jesus
• Faithfully Steward: You honor and wisely use the time, talent and treasures that God has provided
• Courageously Innovate: You are driven towards excellence, you continuously learn, adapt and improve
• Joyfully Celebrate: You intentionally appreciate and recognize all that God is doing in and through all the stakeholders of Atlanta Mission.
• Strength in Unity: You embrace Gods desire for oneness and kingdom-focused unity.

Position Requirements:

• Must be available to work the hours necessary to assist in the operation of the thrift ministry and maintain Atlanta Mission standards.
• Must be able to plan routes and read a map.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Must be able to maneuver large vehicles in tight spaces and in heavy traffic
• Must have a valid GA driver's license and be able to pass the DOT certification

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing, sitting and/or walking)
• Must have the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to communicate accurate information
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 100lbs
• Must have peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Valid driver's license, good MVR, and must be older than 21 years of age to drive company vehicles
• Frequent travel in the North East Georgia area or Atlanta area