Food Rescue Van Driver (Weekends Only)
About The Position
Start your day by doing good in your community! Join a vibrant team dedicated to driving our mission of feeding local communities while diverting over 2 million pounds of fresh food from landfills each week. Sharing Excess is a national non-profit organization focused on rescuing surplus food from grocery stores, restaurants, wholesalers, and farmers, redistributing it to those in need. Having rescued over 180+ million pounds of food to date, we are committed to tackling food insecurity and waste across the country, with a special focus on Philadelphia – our home city. Food Rescue Van Drivers play a critical role in our weekend operations by collecting surplus food donations directly from retail grocery partners and delivering them to local community organizations. This is a fast-paced, physically active, mission-driven position requiring safe driving, consistent lifting, and strong customer service. Drivers operate non-CDL cargo vans, hand-load and unload food donations, and use our custom mobile app to log pickups and deliveries in real time. You will be a trusted, friendly face representing Sharing Excess at retail stores and community partner sites, ensuring food is handled with care, accuracy, and professionalism.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
- Clean driving record (no major violations in past 3 years; subject to MVR check)
- 2+ years of driving experience preferred (delivery or route driving a plus)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
- Comfortable with early morning start times
- Strong time management and reliability — weekend attendance is essential
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Comfort using mobile apps and route tracking tools
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Philadelphia roadways is a plus
- CDL not required
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a non-CDL cargo van to complete assigned retail pickup and delivery routes
- Hand-load and unload boxes, crates, and perishable food items (up to 50 lbs repeatedly)
- Follow strict food safety and handling protocols
- Use Sharing Excess’ custom mobile app to log donations and complete route tracking
- Maintain timely pickups and deliveries according to assigned schedules
- Assess food quality and communicate any concerns to dispatch or management
- Serve as a professional, courteous representative of Sharing Excess at all partner locations
- Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the vehicle
- Communicate route updates, delays, or issues in real time
- Adhere to all DOT, state, and local driving regulations
Benefits
- Paid Time Off, 5 days per year after 90 days of employment
- 401k options after meeting requirements for eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
