Savers | Value Village is hiring: Truck Driver Route in Franklin Park

Job Title: Truck Driver
Pay Rate: $18.65 to $27.98

Savers Benefits include:

• Healthcare Plans: Comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost
• Specialized health programs – Improve wellness (quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain)
• Paid Time Off: Sick Pay, Vacation Pay - Approximately 1-2 weeks, 6 paid holidays plus 1 to 2 additional floating holidays
• Team member discounts: Up to 50% off store merchandise
• Flexible spending accounts: Use pre-tax dollars for eligible health and day care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): A whole suite of free tools and resources to manage life’s challenges and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Retirement Plan: A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future
• Life insurance: Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan

Additional Benefits

Performance Merit Increases

Who We Are

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature.

Summary & Positions

We are hiring for both Full Time and Part Time Store Production Team Member.

What You Can Expect

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness
• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities
• An investment in the career path interests of our people

What You Get

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one

Essential Job Functions

• Safely maneuver and operate a 16’-18’ box truck through residential streets and tight spaces
• Complete daily residential routes picking up clothing, small furniture and other household items
• Understand local streets and complete routes and any other assigned stops efficiently
• Understand how to use and follow GPS directions
• Complete all required daily paperwork including vehicle inspection, delivery reports and maintenance Forms
• Assist other drivers with workload when needed
• Responsible for ensuring that trucks are clean, swept and ready for use at the start of another shift
• Checks vehicles to ensure proper safety and work conditions are in compliance with Savers policies and state laws
• Employment is conditional on receiving a DOT Medical Card, passing a pre-employment drug screen as well as having a motor vehicle report without any violations or accidents within the last three years

What You Have

• Working knowledge of the assigned metro areas
• Working knowledge of all Canada, Province and Savers safety regulations and requirements
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal relationship skills
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate skills showing initiative, personal responsibility, and accountability
• Must have prior driving experience, excellent knowledge of the roads in assigned area
• Strong working knowledge of managing two-way communications and operating GPS tools
• Demonstrated organization skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to operate a 16’-18’ box truck independently
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Minimum Required Education, Training And Experience

• 2-3 years’ experience driving a 16’-18’ box truck preferred
• 3-5 years clean driving record

Physical Requirements

• Ability to consistently/daily lift up to 70 lbs
• Ability to pull or push a pallet jack
• Ability to stand frequently throughout the day

Savers is an E-Verify employer and an equal opportunity employer.