LOCAL ROUTE DELIVERY and PICK-UP

Second Harvest of South Georga•Valdosta, GA

13d

About The Position

Responsible for operating trucks and vans to pick up and deliver products to and from the warehouse, agencies, grocery stores, and events. The position also assists with daily warehouse operations, including receiving and distributing food products. A valid Georgia driver’s license and a good driving record are required. Work may take place in adverse weather, including heat, cold, rain, and snow. The role handles food products throughout pickup, delivery, receipt, loading, unloading, storage, and disposal. It maintains accurate records, product weights and safe temperatures, and follows applicable food-safety, sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards. The position also operates and inspects vehicles and warehouse equipment, maintains cleanliness, and supports audit compliance.

Requirements

Valid Georgia driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to operate a vehicle safely and efficiently.
Excellent customer service, oral communication, problem-solving, organizational, and basic math skills.
Ability to make decisions, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
Ability to work cooperatively with volunteers and staff.
Ability to write reports and handle detailed work accurately.
Ability to use forklifts, pallet jacks, stand-up riders, and other warehouse equipment.
Computer skills and ability to learn new applications.
Ability to interpret and follow guidelines, including FDA and USDA guidelines.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent amount of training and experience.
Experience using warehouse equipment, including forklifts, stand-up riders, and pallet jacks.
Ability to exert significant force constantly to move objects, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stoop, reach above the shoulder, finger, grasp, pull, bend, and perform repetitive motions.
Vocal communication and hearing abilities sufficient to exchange information and instructions and perceive spoken information.
Visual acuity sufficient for driving, reading signs, maps, and instructions, writing reports, operating machines, checking work, and observing surroundings.
Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, while driving and loading or unloading products and materials.

Responsibilities

Operate non-CDL vehicles safely to pick up and deliver food products and related items to and from the warehouse, agencies, grocery stores, and events.
Pick up food barrels and containers from food-drive sponsors.
Ensure picked-up products are weighed, kept at safe temperatures, and delivered according to safety standards.
Verify pickup accuracy and maintain records of activities.
Interact courteously and respectfully with agency personnel, grocery store staff, and volunteers.
Resolve problems related to product pickup and delivery.
Communicate schedule changes for pickups and deliveries and obtain approval from the Branch Manager or Branch Assistant.
Load, unload, weigh, transport, and store products safely in accordance with SHSGA procedures and regulatory requirements.
Receive donations, unload and inventory products, and complete reports for processing in the computer system.
Dispose of unsalvageable products and complete associated paperwork.
Pull agency orders accurately, load them into vehicles, and deliver them safely.
Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report deficiencies to the supervisor.
Keep vehicles clean and ensure food is transported safely and sanitarily; secure products for transport.
Assist with sanitation, pest control, fire prevention, and safety standards, and complete applicable safety-compliance log sheets.
Meet sanitation requirements according to USDA, FDA, Feeding America, AIB, and auditor standards; follow cleaning schedules.
Correct standards violations and other problems or report them to a supervisor for remediation.
Maintain daily temperature charts for warehouse coolers and freezers.
Safely operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, stand-up riders, and forklifts, to move and load products.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.