Loaves & Fishes is seeking a part-time route driver. No CDL required. We are a local food rescue nonprofit organization that picks up surplus food from grocery stores, caterers and restaurants and delivers it to organizations that feed the people. Food insecurity is a growing issue in Greenville County and our drivers deliver food free of charge to our 100+ partner agencies including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and more. We are a small grassroots organization with a team dedicated to helping our neighbors in need.
Workdays: Saturdays & Sundays 7-8am start time. Most workdays are 8 hours.
Pay Rate: $19/hour
3 days PTO annually
IRA available after 1 year of employment
Duties & Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Complete poundage reports daily.
• Safely driving our refrigerated box truck per daily designated routes.
• Clean and maintain the trucks, according to the schedule.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationship with food donors and agencies.
• Follow DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
• One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred but not required
• Have a current and valid Driver’s License with clean driving record; NO CDL required.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical and background check.
• Ability to safely drive box truck or willingness to learn.
• Experience operating a large box truck in city traffic and demonstrate safety and expertise in maneuvering the vehicle in and out of tight spaces, preferred but not required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, agency partners, partners’ clients, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to make independent judgments which have moderate impacts on the organization.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence & to work with online routing systems.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of people and exhibit compassion for those living in poverty.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to hear. The employee is frequently required to sit or talk. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, hold objects, and perform repetitive motions. The employee is rarely required to climb, balance, crawl, reach, grasp, or feel. The employee must be able to regularly perform light lifting and/or move up to 75 pounds. Moderate eye/hand/foot coordination is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to temperature changes and workplace hazards.
Company DescriptionL&F has a simple system for addressing the issue of food insecurity in our community. Seven days a week we pick up surplus food that would otherwise be wasted from local grocery stores, restaurants, food distribution centers and caterers, and deliver that food free of charge to 100+ partner agencies that serve our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.Company DescriptionL&F has a simple system for addressing the issue of food insecurity in our community. Seven days a week we pick up surplus food that would otherwise be wasted from local grocery stores, restaurants, food distribution centers and caterers, and deliver that food free of charge to 100+ partner agencies that serve our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Read Less