Job Description

Now Hiring: Driver – Thrift Warehouse & Donation Operations

Love driving big trucks, staying active, and making a difference? Join our mission-driven team.

Are you someone who knows their way around a box truck, can safely haul furniture through NYC traffic, and doesn’t mind breaking a sweat for a good cause? We’re looking for a Driver to join our Housing Works Warehouse & Donations team — a key player in supporting our beloved thrift shops and life-saving mission.

This role isn’t just about getting from point A to B — it’s about moving with purpose . You'll be responsible for transporting donated items like furniture, housewares, and clothing to our stores, while representing Housing Works with care, safety, and great customer service.

What You’ll Do

• Load and unload donated items including furniture, household goods, and clothing — safely and efficiently
• Drive and operate large box trucks across NYC and surrounding boroughs
• Work closely with our dispatcher to coordinate pickups and deliveries for our thrift shops and warehouse
• Inspect donations for quality and salability — you’ve got the eye
• Take great care of our vehicles and equipment, performing daily maintenance checks as needed
• Follow all company policies and procedures — from safe driving to respectful customer interaction
• Report any incidents, accidents, or equipment issues promptly
• Occasionally assist with other warehouse or shop tasks as needed

What You Bring

• Valid, clean NYS driver’s license (CDL a big plus )
• Proven experience driving and maneuvering large moving trucks through tight NYC streets
• Previous moving experience — especially handling heavy furniture and large items
• Ability to lift and move up to 150 lbs with help (we’re a team!)
• A flexible schedule — availability for some overtime and weekend shifts
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to follow procedures, take direction, and stay on schedule
• Comfort working with a diverse team and interacting with customers and donors respectfully
• Familiarity with NYC geography and traffic patterns

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Three healthcare plans to choose from — most of the cost is covered by us
• Up to 30 days of paid time off in your first year (yes, really!)
• Educational reimbursement benefits — use it for tuition, student loans, or textbooks
• Make an impact every single day — every item you move supports our mission to end homelessness and HIV/AIDS
• Be part of a team that values hard work, respect, and community

Job candidates should be aware that scammers may pose as employers and create fake job postings in order to extract personal information from individuals for financial gain. Housing Works will never ask job candidates for personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details, over the phone. If you suspect that a job posting may be fake or wish to confirm that a job posting from Housing Works is genuine, please contact us at [email protected]

Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State’s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit

Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.

Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works’ New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union (“RWDSU”). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a “CBA”) between Housing Works and the RWDSU

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Immediate start, Local area, Shift work, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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