Driver (Temporary)

Our Mission

Our mission is to leverage the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities.

Our Vision

We believe that the fight against hunger and the fight against poverty are one and the same. We envision a future in which food is recognized as a human right and every person is able to feed themselves and their families in dignity. Together, we work to create a more nourished, prosperous region.

The Foodlink Way

Act With Compassion

Take Responsibility

Be a Team Player

Listen, Learn, Adapt

Job Title: Driver (Temporary)

Department: Distribution Center Operations

Reports to: Distribution Center Logistics Manager

Status: Temporary, hourly, non-exempt

Job Level: 4 (CDL Driver)

Updated: January 2025

JOB SUMMARY

Foodlink 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 Distribution Center Logistics Manager and may change on a daily basis in order to create efficiencies and meet the needs of the organization. Foodlink 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes daily routes as assigned by the Distribution Center Logistics Manager. Picks up and delivers food items for Foodlink by following 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 Distribution Center Logistics Manager.
• Reports accidents immediately to Distribution Center 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 Fleet 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.
• Tags product with location of pickup and notifies receiver of all product picked up.
• Drives to and assists with the Mobile Pantry food distributions.
• Completes required Mobile Pantry paperwork.
• Notifies Fleet Manager to update driver manual as necessary.
• 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.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES or QUALIFICATIONS

• We are actively seeing a diverse pool of candidates for this position and strongly encourage applications from candidates of color.
• Must hold a current, valid CDL-B driver's license.
• Excellent driving record, as verified through the state MV department.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of kitchen/food safety and sanitary standards a plus.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Able to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely
• Able to apply mathematical concepts.
• 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. Knowledge of Spanish helpful.

We are actively seeking a diverse pool of candidates for this position and strongly encourage applications from candidates of color.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a temporary position paid on an hourly basis, ranging from $20.29-$23.41/hour (based on license and experience). This position is not benefits eligible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel items such as documents. The team member is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Must be capable of standing and walking for long periods of time. The job requires repetitive movements like bending, crouching, kneeling, lifting and carrying materials and equipment weighing up to 60 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all- inclusive. Employees will follow other instructions and perform other related duties as required.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Foodlink is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. At Foodlink we believe that anti-hunger work is only possible with a commitment to removing barriers caused by systems of oppression that perpetuate hunger and poverty. We recognize that systematic injustice and bias disproportionately impact some identities more than others.

Foodlink is actively working to center equity- the fair treatment of all people- in everything that we do so that everyone in our region has access to nourishing food that reflects and values cultural differences.

Foodlink is committed to listening and supporting solutions to hunger that are sourced from people and communities with lived/living experience of hunger and poverty, and to responding where inequities exist.

Foodlink is committed to taking great care to cultivate internal culture and practices that support diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We aim to foster an environment in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and understands their connection to the Foodlink mission.

Foodlink employees have a responsibility to always treat others with dignity and respect. Employees are expected to always exhibit conduct that reflects our values and promotes equity and inclusion during work, and at work functions.