Driver

Hearty Helpings Inc•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Driver is responsible for delivering food and supplies as determined by the daily menu and meal count to Senior Centers and Nutrition Sites as directed by the Transportation Manager.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire, a minimum of two (2) years driving experience
Must hold a valid NYS driver's license with a clean driving record for the past three (3) years
Must not have any convictions or citations for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Must not have any citations or convictions for fleeing or attempting to elude police or law enforcement, commission of a felony, aggravated assault with a vehicle, vehicular homicide, hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident
Ability to properly lift a minimum of 75 pounds with minimal effort following required safety guidelines
Ability to work in hot or cold conditions for long periods of time
Ability to tolerate sudden and extreme changes in temperature
Ability to work with all food types, including but not limited to gluten, dairy, and raw proteins, including pork
Ability to complete basic vehicle maintenance
Good customer relations skills; interaction with some Site Managers

Responsibilities

Pack, load, and deliver food and supplies for lunch meals according to route instructions
Pick-up clipboard, meal count, and checklist. Check the menu and check for special instructions. Start packing milk and supplies
After packing is complete, load truck or van and review the checklist to make sure everything is packed
Check with Transportation Manager for instructions
As the meal is delivered, pick up transport equipment and meal tickets from the previous day
At each stop, ensure that everything is off the truck for the meal site. Go over the items that were delivered with the Site Manager
Have the Site Manager accepting the food sign the meal ticket and put the time of delivery on the meal ticket. The Site Manager will take the temperature and log the temperatures on the meal ticket
Report feedback from the Site Manager to the Transportation Manager upon return to the Commissary
Maintain the assigned company vehicle and equipment according to standards
Report delays to the Transportation Manager or designee for special instructions
After all deliveries are made, fill the vehicle with fuel, and check coolant and oil
Clean vehicle inside daily and outside a minimum of once per week. Report any malfunctions to the Transportation Manager
Follow all company, client, and traffic policies, rules, and regulations
Complete all training provided by the company including the driver's handbook
Be to work on time. In case of emergency, report directly to your immediate supervisor in advance of the regular scheduled starting time
Maintain workplace professionalism
Display a friendly and positive attitude toward the job and other persons; perform job duties willingly and without complaint
Never releasing or discussing internal matters of a serious/sensitive nature outside the company
Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals
Other duties as so assigned or needed