Part-Time Driver

Rescue Mission Alliance•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$21 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

The Food Bank Driver serves as the face of the Valley Food Bank to our donors, recipient food pantries and agencies while making pickups and deliveries throughout the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles areas. This is a part-time, non-exempt position located in Pacoima, California with occasional driving routes to Lancaster, Long Beach and Los Angeles areas. This position will report to the Warehouse Supervisor. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience.

Requirements

Committed Christian with current and active fellowship/membership in a local church.
High School Diploma, or GED equivalent.
Valid California Driver’s License and insurable under RMA, minimum 5 years driving experience and proof of good driving record
Read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Forklift and Airbrake Certified preferred.
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Previous route-driving experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Represent the VFB by cultivating positive relationships with donors, recipients, staff and volunteers while making pickups and deliveries.
Make sound decisions regarding the acceptance and delivery of food and non-food item donations, ensuring the quality and safety of food.
Reviews scheduled pick-ups and deliveries to ensure vehicle is equipped with needed supplies and receipts.
Assists with loading and unloading of donations, utilizing proper lifting techniques and the appropriate tools and equipment provided, asking for assistance with items that are awkward or too heavy to be moved by one person.
Prior to departing, inspect vehicle and maintain vehicle supplies (i.e. gas, oil, water, tires, etc.) and vehicle maintenance logs/records to ensure vehicle is kept in proper working condition.
Maintains a clean vehicle appropriate for food donations.
Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to supervisor.
Safely negotiate in a variety of environments, e.g. steep stairs, uneven surfaces.
Read and understand maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
Obey all traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
Comply with all Federal, State, and local laws regulating traffic and transportation procedures.
Ensure any accident or injury is promptly reported.
Maintain a safe driving record and appropriate driver's license classification while operating company vehicles.
Participates in general clean-up (offices, warehouse and outside dock areas).
Participates in preparation of pantry orders.
Participates in warehouse maintenance to include refrigeration units, aisles and shelving to ensure constant good state of police free and clear of hazards.
Participates in warehouse activities as directed by the Warehouse Supervisor or Manager.
Participates in activities to maintain the warehouse in a safe and organized manner.
Assist with warehouse maintenance including refrigeration units, aisles and shelving to ensure constant good state of police free and clear of hazards, maintain the warehouse in a safe and organized manner.
Participates in warehouse activities such as preparation of pantry orders, as needed.
A “Servant Leader” in actual everyday situations in alignment with RMA’s Lead Like Jesus commitment and Mission/Vision/Values.
Participate in volunteer activities; donor tours and other events when available to promote the work of the Valley Food Bank.
Attend all safety matrix and driver meetings.
Promote RMA Safety Program and in alignment with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and Smith Systems policies and procedures, model safe work practices.