Job Type
Part-time
Description
About Us:
At USAgain (pronounced "Use Again"), our mission is to be a global leader in the secondhand clothing industry, creating value for PEOPLE, PLANET, and PROFIT.
PEOPLE: We support communities by making sustainable fashion accessible and fostering ethical business practices.
PLANET: We conserve resources and actively combat climate change by extending the life cycle of clothing.
PROFIT: We sustain our operations and growth, ensuring long-term impact and innovation in the industry. Through the collection of used clothes and shoes, our collection points provide a convenient and sustainable solution for communities to extend the life of textiles and promote a culture of reuse. By collaborating with local sustainability programs, we help increase textile reuse, support resource conservation, and contribute to positive environmental change-all while keeping good, reusable clothing in circulation.
Mission Statement:
Our mission aligns with the growing efforts of municipalities and local governments to keep good, reusable textiles in circulation and promote a culture of reuse. As cities adopt circular economy initiatives, our collection points provide a proven, convenient solution for communities to extend the life of clothing and shoes. By collaborating with local sustainability programs, we help increase textile reuse, support resource conservation, and contribute to positive environmental change at the community level-all while reducing the burden on traditional waste management systems.
About the Role:
USAgain currently has an immediate opening for a Part-time Area Drop Spot Attendant to maintain three (3) Drop Spots within the Oswego and Naperville areas. The Area Drop Spot Attendant is responsible for maintenance of each location by visiting each Drop Spot, picking up anything left outside, emptying the collection bins, and filling the carts inside the 20' Drop Spot. Your responsibility goes beyond transportation; you are a key player in our mission, helping to maintain the flow of operations and contributing directly to our sustainability efforts.
Drop Spot Locations:
Gerry Centennial- 1720 Douglas Rd Oswego, IL 60543
Oswego Commons- 3020 US-34 Oswego, IL 60543
Fox River Commons- 856 Illinois Rt. 59 Naperville IL 60540 Work Schedule:
Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Days off: Wednesday and Friday
Start Time: 9:00 AM Central Time
Duration: 10 hours per week Salary: $23.00 per hour
Primary Responsibilities:
The Drop Spot Attendant travels to additional collection sites within the Oswego area, sorts clothing and shoes, organizes donations in carts, maintains a clean and debris-free site, distributes flyers to promote the Drop Spots, assists patrons with patience and professionalism, removes or paints over graffiti, and monitors surveillance cameras for assigned locations.
Our Part-Time Benefits Include:
9 Paid Holidays - Enjoy time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
Safety Bucks Program - Rewards safe work habits with extra cash.
Wellness Programs - Focused on enhancing your overall health and helping you thrive at work and beyond. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and future.
Requirements
This position is physically demanding and requires significant stamina, strength, and endurance. It involves consistent physical activity throughout the day, including lifting, bending, twisting, and standing for extended periods. Candidates should be prepared for a highly labor-intensive role that requires sustained physical effort. Requirements for the position are as follows:
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must have a personal and reliable vehicle with auto insurance, including liability and collision coverages, that provides coverage while performing job-related duties (USAgain provides mileage reimbursement)
No driving accidents in the past three years
No more than two tickets in the past 3 years
No DUIs in the past 7 years
Must be available to work weekends
Must be physically capable of lifting at least 50 lbs. repeatedly
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow memos, reports, and various written and/or oral instructions
Ability to work with minimal supervision
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