Van Driver/Production Assistant, Full-Time

Reports to: THS Store Manager

Position Overview:

SUMMARY: To assist in fulfilling the purpose/mission of THS by efficiently managing donation pickup and deliveries with optimal courtesy paid to donors, maintain vehicles and assist in production operations as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pickup donations and deliver purchases
• Interact with donors in a consistently pleasant manner
• Route pickups in an efficient and productive manner
• Unload donations, placing neatly in areas as determined by THS Store Manager/Assistant Manager
• Understand Van scheduling and be able to schedule if assigned the task
• Assist Thrift Store staff in tasks as assigned by Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager
• Maintain van, checking all issues related to its successful operation
• Actively promote unity between all staff
• Perform any needed maintenance tasks as requested
• Van maintenance
• Maintain all paperwork and keep necessary credentials, van logs, etc., up to date.
• Assist in the reception of incoming donations when not making pickups
• Assist in the positioning and organization of furniture area
• Cooperatively assist other team members in accomplishing assigned tasks and objectives
• Oversee any volunteers assigned to assist with pickups and deliveries. Cooperatively and actively work with all store volunteers as requested by Thrift Store Manager
• Welcome, oversee and nurture the investment of volunteers at the THS, particularly those working in department(s) relating to this position.
• Attend THS sponsored meetings and events as designated by supervisor.
• Fulfill all aspects of position job description according to THS Mission Statement and Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma/GED

Work Experience:

• Box Van driving/delivery experience
• Basic maintenance skills
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Skills & Abilities:

• Task-oriented
• Detailed and careful
• Self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and be flexible
• Loyalty to co-workers and management
• Strong attendance history

Physical:

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform job functions
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds
• Manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and volunteers
• Be able to read, write, and interpret written documents