Driver - Harvey School Nutrition
About The Position
The Driver safely transports food and supplies between schools in the district as part of Whitsons’ school nutrition team. The role supports timely delivery of meals and supplies so students can learn and thrive. The driver loads and unloads products, ensures proper handling and storage, performs vehicle inspections, maintains accurate logs and reports, and keeps the company vehicle clean and in good working condition. The driver communicates with the central office as needed and follows driving laws, school district policies, and Whitsons procedures. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with hours aligned to the school district’s food service delivery schedule. The posting describes a Monday–Friday schedule, with no nights or weekends in the headline and promotional text, but also notes that occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required. The position operates primarily in and around a company vehicle, with regular presence at school loading docks, storerooms, and freezer areas. It involves varying temperatures and moderate to loud noise levels, as well as frequent lifting and moving of products up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of professional driving experience.
- Clean, valid, and unblemished driver’s license maintained at all times.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English well enough to understand route instructions, complete logs and reports, and communicate with school and office staff.
- Ability to sit while driving and stand and walk while loading, unloading, and at delivery sites.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, including while turning side to side.
- Ability to follow motor vehicle laws, safety guidelines, school district delivery policies, and Whitsons policies and procedures.
- Dependability, punctuality, attention to detail, and professionalism.
- Must complete required Whitsons and government-mandated training.
Nice To Haves
- Food service or delivery driving experience.
- ServSafe certification.
Responsibilities
- Safely drive a company vehicle to deliver food and supplies between schools in the district.
- Load and unload products with care and ensure proper storage and delivery.
- Perform daily vehicle inspections and maintain accurate logs and reports, including vehicle logs, odometer records, and delivery receipts.
- Keep the delivery vehicle clean and in excellent working condition.
- Communicate with the central office as needed to support timely, accurate deliveries.
- Follow local driving laws, motor vehicle regulations, school district policies, delivery protocols, and Whitsons fleet procedures.
- Complete assigned deliveries accurately and on schedule, follow assigned routes, and meet attendance and documentation requirements.
- Represent Whitsons professionally at school locations.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $19.50 per hour.
- Opportunities for growth.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
