Delivery Driver

2 weeks ago


Waianae, United States MA'O Organic Farms Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Mahiʻai Akahi- DELIVERY DRIVER


Reports To: Food Processing & Quality Control Manager


Organization:

MAʻO Organic Farms (MAʻO), located in Lualualei Valley, Waiʻanae, is a social enterprise of the Waiʻanae Community Re-Development Corporation, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Established in 2001, MAʻO grows organic food and new leaders for a sustainable Hawaiʻi. For the past 10-years MAʻO has managed 24-acres of certified organic land, producing over 260,000 pounds of food per year, all managed by young
leaders going to college.

Recently we acquired another 257-acres in Lualualei Valley. This new ʻāina presents huge kuleana - to manage land and water with aloha, and to radically increase the production of nutritious local organic food, while empowering a new generation of leaders to serve Hawaiʻi nei.


Job Summary:

The Delivery Driver role is a critical staff role responsible for the distribution of high quality certified organic fruits and vegetables to "co-producers" or customers at restaurants, natural food stores, grocery stores and farmers markets. The successful candidate will be reliable, have great people skills and have an eye for detail in all aspects of distribution.

Detailed Responsibilities

  1. Inspection, cleanliness, maintenance and safety of delivery vehicles.
  2. Support farm staff in assembling product for delivery.
  3. Review and load orders, ensure product leaves Waiʻanae in the best possible condition.
  4. Delivering products safely and timely to Honolulu and/or Windward Oʻahu.
  5. Providing excellent customer service to receiving staff, cooks/chefs, and customers, and feedback to farm management.
  6. Ensuring invoices are distributed, signed and returned.
  7. Reporting back to Farm Managers any issues with delivery, co-producers, or vehicles.
  8. Model mutual love, respect and a willingness to work, thus reinforcing organizational and programmatic policy and values in a positive and formative manner that supports the mission, goals and activities of WCRC and MA'O wherever possible.

Experience Required:

We're looking for a person who have a 110% commitment to social justice for Hawaiʻi's food system, be a team player and an excellent communicator, and be willing to embrace hard work.

The candidate will need to work alongside and be a good role model to young adults in a hands-on organic farm environment, where an attention to detail and accuracy is critical. A good sense of humor will really help.

  • At least 2-years professional experience driving cube trucks or large vehicles.
  • High school degree or equivalent, be over the age of 21-years.
  • Valid driver's license, a clean abstract with no recent moving or driving violations.
  • Must be able to excel under limited supervision.
  • Easily lift and carry 50-pound produce boxes.
  • Able to communicate well, with an attention to detail.
  • Pre-employment drug screening and physical may be required.