Deliveries Specialist

No More Empty Pots•Omaha, NE

2h•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

No More Empty Pots (NMEP) is a grassroots non-profit corporation that connects individuals and groups to improve self-sufficiency, regional food security and economic resilience of urban and rural communities through advocacy and action. No More Empty Pots’ vision is to support communities in becoming self-sufficient and food secure through collaboration and adhering to core values of education, stewardship, and sustainability. All candidates for NMEP positions are evaluated on “get it,” “want it,” and “capacity to do it,” and the values: forward thinking, arable & adaptable, innovative & solution oriented, people centered & trustworthy, and dedicated. All candidates must have the ability to accept challenges, ability to prioritize, ability to problem solve, versatility in applying knowledge and skills, commitment to NMEP’ mission, and dedication to reducing structural inequities. All NMEP staff are expected to prioritize people and a focus on relationships while maintaining high standards of program delivery and using sustainable budgeting and time management practices. NMEP seeks a customer service and detail oriented individual that can operate heavy equipment to join the team. The Deliveries Specialist will support NMEP by delivering meals and CSA’s, in addition to catering orders, special event boxes and other delivery and transportation needs as assigned. The deliveries specialist must have an impeccable driving record. Skills to navigate complex logistics and challenges for direct-to-door neighborhood deliveries are critical. The program serves vulnerable individuals and families; interpersonal skills to navigate these challenges are critical. All NMEP personnel are expected to prioritize people and a focus on relationships while maintaining high standards of program delivery and using sustainable budgeting and time management practices. This position will report to the Food and Beverage Director. Candidates for the Deliveries Specialist position should resonate or identify with the following qualities and traits: Ability to effectively and proactively communicate internally and externally, Positive mindset that sees opportunities in diverse experiences, Be detail oriented and deadline driven, Passion for doing work driven by community need, Self-starting while working independently and proactively, Motivation for taking on challenges and solving problems, Drive to take individual ownership of and expand upon job duties, Confidence to ask questions and take calculated risk.

Requirements

Impeccable driving record
Skills to navigate complex logistics and challenges for direct-to-door neighborhood deliveries
Interpersonal skills to navigate challenges serving vulnerable individuals and families
Ability to effectively and proactively communicate internally and externally
Positive mindset that sees opportunities in diverse experiences
Detail oriented and deadline driven
Passion for doing work driven by community need
Self-starting while working independently and proactively
Motivation for taking on challenges and solving problems
Drive to take individual ownership of and expand upon job duties
Confidence to ask questions and take calculated risk
Operates a computer and other office equipment and supplies
Operates medium-size machinery including getting on and off a refrigerated truck lift
Moves in and out of a high-set truck cab
Moves product weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to work effectively in environments that are often loud, cramped, hot, or cold
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate and relevant information with staff, students, volunteers, vendors, guests
Ability to reach products stored on high or low shelves

Nice To Haves

Program design or project management experience
Conversational Spanish fluency

Responsibilities

Deliver products to customer locations
Good Driving History and Commitment to Safety
Plan routes for efficiency
Submit receipts for purchases
Assist with packing and receiving products when needed
Safely drive a refrigerated truck or other delivery vehicles
Ensure product is appropriately received by customers or delivery site partners, including unloading product and moving it to the appropriate location
Provide the highest quality customer service as the face of NMEP for many of our participants
Effectively organize product and all delivery details to support a smooth and accurate delivery process
Follow and enforce the highest standards of food safety, safe and secure handling of equipment, and sanitation practices to keep participants, personnel, products, and company property safe
Communicate with NMEP staff, delivery site partners, and customers to quickly and effectively deliver all products
Care for equipment and handle all end-of-day procedures such as storing undelivered product or providing communication updates to appropriate personnel
Maintain consistent communication with delivery site partners to ensure up-to-date information
Plan routes and other delivery details, communicating with other stakeholders as appropriate
Communicate with other personnel who are driving and packaging to support a smooth and accurate delivery process
Attend supervision and team meetings
Respond to email and all communications in a timely manner
Attend professional development training/workshops
Follow company policies, to include financial policies by managing and submitting financial documents including receipts, requisitions, invoices, and other sensitive documents
Other duties as assigned