Box Truck Driver – Class D Chauffeur’s License Required - Baton Rouge

Position Title: Driver

Reports To: Manager II

Department: Transportation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Combine your passion for driving while making a positive impact in the community! America’s Thrift is seeking Box Truck Drivers for our route collection program who bring a strong work ethic and excellent customer service skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to merge a passion for driving with a commitment to serving the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes daily residential routes to collect clothing, small furniture, and other household items from donors, donation boxes, and designated sites.
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the truck, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Safely navigates and operates a 24/26-foot box truck through residential streets and confined spaces.
• Delivers outstanding customer service to both customers and donors.
• Maintains communication with the supervisor to accommodate changes in donor requests.
• Upholds a courteous, respectful, and friendly demeanor when interacting with the public.
• Collaborates with the Driver Helper to safely load and unload materials from vehicles, pallets, carts, racks, shelves, etc.
• Transports materials to and from storage or work sites using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or other lifting devices, with assistance when needed.
• Efficiently sorts, stacks, and processes incoming donations by category (e.g., clothing, miscellaneous items, electrical) in a safe and organized manner, following company standards during unloading.
• Safely operates compactors and large trash receptacles when required.
• Adheres to all safety protocols by properly wearing and maintaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have strong navigation skills.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including days from Monday through Sunday, while adhering to DOT regulated driving hours.
• Should be adaptable with daily schedules to ensure all donor and box routes are completed as planned.
• Successful completion of background check, motor vehicle check, and drug screen.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

• Louisiana Only - Candidates employed in Louisiana must possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Class D Chauffeur’s License, as required for the operation of applicable company vehicles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit for extended periods while safely operating a 24- to 26-foot box truck and maintaining alertness and focus throughout assigned routes.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds, independently or with assistance as appropriate.
• Ability to push and pull loads weighing up to 70 pounds, including donations, carts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Must be able to frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, and reach when collecting, loading, unloading, sorting, and securing donated goods.
• Ability to safely enter and exit the truck cab and cargo area repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Must be able to climb steps and maintain balance while entering or exiting the vehicle and while loading or unloading materials.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while completing donation pickups, loading and unloading the truck, and processing donated materials.
• Must possess sufficient hand and finger dexterity to operate vehicle controls, secure cargo, handle donated items, and use material-handling equipment.
• Ability to safely handle donations of varying sizes, shapes, weights, and conditions, including clothing, household goods, small furniture, boxes, bags, and miscellaneous items.
• Must have adequate vision, hearing, and depth perception to safely operate a commercial-sized vehicle, navigate traffic and confined areas, identify hazards, and perform vehicle inspections.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical movements associated with loading, unloading, sorting, stacking, and transporting donated goods throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors and tolerate varying environmental and weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, humidity, and exposure to vehicle and roadway conditions.
• Ability to work in and around moving vehicles, loading areas, donation sites, compactors, large trash receptacles, and other operational equipment while following established safety procedures.
• Must be able to wear and properly use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be physically capable of performing assigned duties for extended shifts while maintaining the alertness, coordination, and stamina necessary for safe vehicle operation and material handling.

WHY AMERICA’S THRIFT

Founded in 1984, America’s Thrift is more than a retail company — we are a team driven by purpose, community impact, and opportunity. With stores across the South, we create a unique shopping experience by refreshing our sales floors daily with thousands of new items, making it truly feel like “a new store every day.” Our commitment to organization, affordability, and customer service allows shoppers to discover incredible finds while saving up to 70% off traditional retail prices.

At America’s Thrift, we believe in giving back. Through partnerships with local charities, we help support children facing serious illnesses and individuals impacted by substance abuse recovery. Every donation and purchase contributes to making a positive difference in the communities we serve. We are proud to employ more than 1,500 team members, support local economies, and help keep millions of pounds of reusable goods out of landfills each year.

Joining our team means becoming part of a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where hard work, teamwork, and customer focus are valued every day.

BENEFITS

America’s Thrift is proud to offer:

• On-demand pay
• Flexible scheduling options
• Monday–Friday day shift schedules
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• So much more!!