Food on the Move Driver

Job Description

Job Description

St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB)

Job Title : Food on the Move Driver

Immediate Supervisor : Transportation Manager

Employees Supervised : None

FLSA : Non-Exempt / Hourly

General Description / Position Summary :

The Food on the Move (FOTM) Driver is responsible for the setup and delivery of the Food on the Move (FOTM) and Food Access and Resource Markets (FARMs) programs. These programs provide equitable access to nutritious food through various distribution methods (client choice and drive-through models) across our 26-county service area. The FOTM Driver plays a critical role in ensuring these food distribution programs are executed efficiently and safely.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Oversee and manage the St. Louis Area Foodbank's FOTM and FARMs distributions, including logistics and volunteer support.
• Safely operate the 32-ft FOTM trailer and Ford F450 towing vehicle.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines during all food distribution activities.
• Provide an excellent experience for neighbors participating in direct distributions.
• Conduct a daily checklist of transportation equipment to ensure it is clean, safe, and ready for travel.
• Assist with loading food for each distribution event.
• Help with post-distribution clean-up, including proper storage of pallets, disposal of trash, and other tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Work Schedule :

The Impact You Will Make :

Building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.

At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we are working to create a nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois. With the dedicated partnership of over 500 hunger-relief partners - including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and residential programs - we are responding to emergency hunger needs in communities across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois by distributing food to more than 300,000 people every year.

Since opening in 1975, and with the tremendous support and generosity of this community, the St. Louis Area Foodbank has grown to become our region's largest food distribution charity. Not only are we dedicated to nourishing people, but we are also committed to collaborating with partners and communities to empower them and transform the hunger-relief system. Together, we are feeding people and working to address the root causes of hunger for lasting impact every day.

What We Can Offer You...

Beyond a great mission, dedicated team members and an incredible opportunity to truly make a difference in our community, you will be generously rewarded for your contributions including :

We work hard, play hard and change lives - so apply to join our Foodbank Family!

SLAFB Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement :

You are welcome at the St. Louis Area Foodbank (SLAFB) for who you are. At the SLAFB, we strive to empower our team to embrace and celebrate who they are by cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Doing so strengthens our organization, cultivates a culture where everyone feels valued and can bring their best selves to the SLAFB and enables us to nourish people, empower communities, and transform systems. At the SLAFB, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusivity to create a respectful and fulfilling workplace representing a broad range of lived experiences and viewpoints. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the neighbors and communities we serve in the bi-state region to enhance engagement and connectivity with all key stakeholders.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Performance of other duties may be requested. Evaluations will be in part based upon performance of the tasks listed in this job description. St. Louis Area Foodbank has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment.