Food Bank Delivery Driver (Temporary)

Foodlink Inc•City of Rochester, NY

12d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Foodlink Delivery Drivers are responsible for the pickup and delivery of food items for various programs and departments within the organization. Daily routes within Foodlink’s 10 county service area are assigned by the Food Bank Logistics Manager and may change on a daily basis in order to create efficiencies and meet the needs of the organization. Food Bank Delivery Drivers are expected to complete routes in a timely fashion while maintaining a safe work environment in accordance with company, department of transportation and food safety standards.

Requirements

Excellent driving record, as verified through the state MV department.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to work independently.
Able to carry out oral and written instructions.
Able to communicate clearly and concisely
Able to work in a team environment.
Friendly, customer-oriented personality.
Capable of standing and sitting for long periods of time.
Able to lift bulk objects or objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
Able to work over eight (8) hours in a day to ensure that all scheduled and unscheduled deliveries and pickups are completed for each day on an as needed basis.
Fluency in English required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of kitchen/food safety and sanitary standards a plus.
Knowledge of Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

Completes daily routes as assigned by the Food Bank Logistics Manager. Picks up and delivers food items for Foodlink by following the assigned service route.
Loads truck with food items needed for delivery as determined by the assigned route. Food items may vary depending on the assigned route and may include, palletized case food product, fresh produce, insulated food carriers containing hot or cold meals, various other meal components and dry product.
Completes pre-trip inspections before every route. Walks around truck to observe any visual defects and checks operating systems such as brakes, horn, windshield wipers, lights, first-aid kits, emergency flashers; completes all required inspection sheets, turning them in to the Food Bank Logistics Manager.
Reports accidents immediately to Food Bank Logistics Manager, requesting police or ambulance service as needed or instructed. Assists with completion of accident report as needed.
At end of each route unloads the truck ensuring proper storage of any remaining items including freezer/cooler products. Checks truck interior and dock area ensuring both areas are clean and free of any product, waste or trash items.
Completes all driver logs and paperwork associated with pick-ups, deliveries and meal invoices. Turns all paperwork into the Food Bank Logistics Manager daily.
Complies with all maintenance schedules such as having the truck washed once a month.
Follows all sanitary and safety guidelines as required by DOT regulations and Foodlink policies
Ensures food safety in all aspects of the job, paying close attention to standards for repackaged product and hot/cold meals.
Drives to and assists with the Mobile Pantry food distributions and completes required paperwork.
Work as a team player and supports the mission and vision of the organization.
Represents Foodlink in a professional manner at all times when interfacing with customers, donors, volunteers and/or constituent providers all while wearing approved uniform.
When not scheduled to a service route completes other assigned tasks and assists in other areas as needed.