Food Rescue Route Driver

6 days ago

Traverse City, MI, United States Goodwill Northern Michigan Full time

This position is responsible for the collection and distribution of food for the Food Rescue program.

**This position is for a back-up driver up to 16hrs per month: Shifts are 6am - 2pm Monday - Friday**

Position Requirements:

  • Must pass pre-employment drug screen as required by DOT regulations and maintain DOT medical examiner's certificate.
  • Motor vehicle record must meet organization and DOT standards
Essential Functions:
  • Drive and operate Food Rescue trucks.
  • Collect and deliver donated food to pantries and partner agencies.
  • Adhere to all applicable state and local transportation laws and company policies to ensure safe and lawful operation of vehicles.
  • Represent Food Rescue and Goodwill Northern Michigan to donors and agencies.
  • Maintain Food Rescue vehicles and refrigeration in clean, good running condition.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures as established in the Goodwill Manual.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Support the mission and vision of Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan.
2. Perform work in a safe manner by observing all Goodwill safety policies and procedures.
3. Interact with all Goodwill team members, clients, and customers in a professional manner.
4. Respect the diversity of others, including but not limited to, those with cultural, ethnic, and gender differences, individuals experiencing homelessness, and persons with visible and non-visible disabilities.
5. Enters daily poundage records into Food Rescue Database.
6. Builds and manages relationships with food donors and agency partners.
7. Operates Food Rescue equipment such as pallet jack, digital scale,
8. Ensure a clean working environment that complies with the local Health Department and other agencies.
9. Communicate regularly with FR Director to ensure good customer service throughout Food Rescue service area.
10. Trains and leads volunteer riders to ensure safety and effectiveness.
11. Maintains great customer service internally and externally.
12. Adhere to all Goodwill Northern Michigan policies and procedures.
13. Comply with Michigan seasonal weight restrictions ("frost laws") and adjust routes or loads as required during thaw periods to protect roadways and ensure legal operation.

14. Other duties as assigned by manager.

Reports to: Food Rescue Director

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:
  • Valid Michigan Driver's License with safe, clean driving record.
  • Chauffeur License or CDL.
  • Tier 1 Serve Safe Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Familiarity with community donation sites and agencies.
2. Knowledge of maps of Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Kalkaska, Antrim and Benzie counties.
3. Excellent customer service skills.
4. Good verbal and written communication skills.
5. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
6. Knowledge of and sensitivity to persons with disabilities or who are disadvantaged.
7. Ability to work with a variety of people.
8. Ability to multi-task.
9. Self-starter, personally motivated and dependable.
10. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard and knowledge of basic math.

Physical Requirements:
1. Drives and operates trucks and vehicles.
2. Routinely sits, stands, and walks throughout the workday.
3. Routinely bends, stoops, and stretches throughout the day.
4. Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
5. This position is considered a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to zero tolerance under the Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Other: This position may require routine travel and the ability to work a flexible schedule including early morning, evening, and weekend hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an individual assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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