Driver, Meals on Wheels & Congregate Nutrition

HOMAGE SENIOR SERVICES

4d • $18 - $27

About The Position

Homage Senior Services, formerly Senior Services of Snohomish County, is the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit service provider for older adults, people with disabilities, and their families in Snohomish County. Our guiding principles of independence, dignity, and quality of life are realized through our interconnected core service areas: nutrition, transportation, home repair, and social services. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and offer you the opportunity to work to your fullest potential while making a difference in the community. Summary: Homage’s Meals on Wheels program offers nutritious meals for homebound older adults and people with disabilities living in Snohomish County. Drivers deliver meals to homebound older adults on assigned days and as needed to provide route coverage. Drivers interact with clients and report changes in client conditions. This position also receives and stocks inventory, assembles items, and delivers to Community Table Dining sites.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Interest in working with older adults and people with disabilities
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and must carry own liability insurance and provide proof of insurance periodically as required
• No at-fault accidents within the last 3 years
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating daily work in a team environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Valid food handler’s card must be acquired within 2 weeks of hire date
• Ability to use navigation and delivery-based applications to find delivery locations and communicate delivery status in real time
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (especially Outlook and Teams) comfortable navigating in Microsoft Windows environment and using internet browsers
• Absent any regulatory or contractual requirement for specific education/certification, other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Previous delivery experience
• Previous foodservice or warehouse experience
• Experience working with older adults and/or people with disabilities
• Experience with diverse communities
• Fluency in other languages in addition to English

Responsibilities

• Deliver frozen meals to vulnerable, homebound older adults
• Assemble and pack frozen meals according to client orders
• Organize meal packages in delivery vehicle based on route schedule
• Deliver meals to client homes and offer to put away meals
• Observe and report changes in client condition or situation to Registered Dietitian or assessors
• Contact emergency personnel when client situation warrants
• Store foods according to standards to assure food safety and sanitation; check refrigerated equipment is operating at safe temperatures and report any problems to Nutrition Office
• Rotate stock appropriately
• Maintain clean assembly area according to cleaning schedule
• Complete required documentation for the Nutrition office on a timely basis, including pre-trip inspections and mileage logs.
• Provide transportation and operations support for the Community Table Dining program
• Receive and store food, and supply stock when delivered to central production area (delivery truck arrives at 5AM).
• Check expiration dates and product conditions.
• Rotate all stock with new product in back to ensure oldest stock is used first.
• Document receipt of goods on vendor invoice; immediately report any discrepancies, shortages, backorders, and outdated or poor-quality product to the Nutrition office
• Using specified order forms, assemble all dry goods for delivery to the sites
• Assemble or assist with assembly of perishable and frozen foods
• Deliver items per schedule and document.
• Load delivery truck and verify correct amounts
• Operate legally within speed limits, using seat belts.
• Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections reporting problems.
• Fuel vehicles when needed.
• Log all mileage.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles.
• Clean storage containers and carts according to established procedures on a predetermined schedule
• Maintain freezer and refrigerator organization.
• Clean floors and shelves as needed
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of warehouse.
• Perform monthly inventory
• Participate in agency and department staff meetings and trainings
• Monitor Homage emails at least once per week
• Regular and routine attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employees working 25 hours or more are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, basic life, and critical illness insurance, with an increased cost share for employees scheduled for 25-29 hours/week.
• Employees working 20 hours or more per week receive 11 designated paid holidays plus 2 "floating holidays" per year, as well as paid vacation and sick time.
• Employees age 21 and older are able to enroll in our 401K plan upon hire and, after one year and at least 1000 hours worked, will be eligible for our matching program.
• New hires are budgeted to start in the $20.00-22.00/hour range, depending upon experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED