Waste Not Food Rescue Driver

United Food Bank•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative nonprofit organization. Waste Not rescues perishable food from donor organizations and makes deliveries on the same day to a variety of local agencies that feed the hungry. United Food Bank Mission and Values: We are passionate about our Mission of Uniting Communities to Alleviate Hunger. You are most likely to find success at United Food Bank if you are motivated to embrace our values: We are Uniters – working together as one united team. We are Cultivators – with a growth mindset and willing to try new things. We are Optimists – with a positive attitude and a commitment to move our mission forward. At Waste Not, an affiliate of United Food Bank, we’re creating sustainable food systems that help people and the planet flourish. We do this by eliminating food waste and hunger through innovative community partnerships. A great deal of time, money, and resources go into growing and delivering nutritious food. Yet, each year, 40% of that food is thrown away. At the same time, nearly 1 million people in Arizona are struggling with food insecurity. We’re transforming this broken system by connecting tens of thousands of Arizonans with quality food that would have otherwise gone to waste. By reimagining what’s possible for food rescue, we’re making our community and our planet healthier. Position Summary: The Waste Not Route Food Rescue Driver is a key part of our Food Rescue and Transportation teams reporting to the Transportation Manager. This Driver will be responsible for the completion of daily duties, safety procedures, assigned driving routes and successful public relations with the use of our company vehicle. This position ensures that our food resources are picked up and returned to the warehouse on-time and in top condition. They will also be responsible for labeling and cooling donations for later distribution in order to meet our goal of alleviating hunger in our community.

Requirements

Passion for alleviating hunger and personally aligned with our mission and values.
Arizona Food Handlers Card (or the ability to obtain the card once hired, required training will be provided).
ServSafe Certification (or the ability to obtain the certification once hired, required training will be provided).
Valid Arizona driver’s license with a clean driving record of at least 3 years.
Must be capable of operating a mid-size refrigerated truck in a safe and responsible manner.
Ability to use a smartphone for payroll applications, text messages, and phone calls.
Ability to lift 50 to 60 pounds repetitively in and out of the truck.
Ability to complete assigned paperwork neatly and orderly.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Ability to use iPad and thermal printer for labeling.
Ability to use thermocouple sensor device for data logging.
Ability to operate cooling devices using a LCD screen interface.
Excellent verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and socio-economic levels.
Must demonstrate maturity, good judgment, and tact.
Ability to effectively analyze and resolve routine and complex problems.
Must have a working knowledge of the Phoenix and surrounding communities.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of delivery experience in a metropolitan area preferred.

Responsibilities

Load truck and deliver food to partner agencies on an assigned route and service area, including lifting and stacking boxes of food, lifting and setting up Gaylord storage units, lifting and stacking wooden pallets (50 to 60 lbs.)Practice safe food handling procedures at all times.
Operate preservation machinery to reduce the temperature of rescued prepared foods in the proper time window.
Take full responsibility for the product during transportation.
Practice safe driving procedures at all times.
Obey all traffic laws at all times.
Conduct vehicle safety checks as required .
Keep assigned truck (including cab) and related equipment clean and in an orderly fashion for the transportation of food .
Help coworkers of different job titles whenever possible.
Maintain good public relations with all contacts.
Prepare the necessary paperwork (donor and recipient log sheets, route information sheets, vehicle inspection forms) accurately, neatly, and in a timely manner.