Transport Specialist-Retail Pick-up & Delivery DriverStarting Hourly Rate - $18.00 - $20.05 (depending on experience)Full-Time, Benefit Eligible PositionAll Food Share employees receive 11 paid holidays each year and earn vacation and sick leave. Applications will be reviewed as received and this posting will close when an applicant is hired. Apply soon! Who we are looking for:You have passion for the mission of Marion Polk Food Share. You are not "just a truck driver;" you have a critical role in making food available for our neighbors in need.You are a team player. Nothing is beneath or above you. You are quick to lend a hand or two! You naturally seek to support both small and big projects. You can easily gain trust from staff and community partners, and you are known for your willingness to lend a hand. You convey information clearly, listen actively, and can collaborate with team members. You're not afraid to ask questions.You like to build good relationships with others. You value providing positive customer service and want to have positive, courteous working relationships with staff, board, volunteers, donors and members of the public.You are a problem solver. You approach problems with curiosity and a solutions-oriented mindset. You can adapt to changing conditions and unexpected challenges and can address problems as they arise. You are punctual and reliable. You have a proven ability to work in a safe, accurate, timely and efficient manner. You can make pickups and deliveries on time. You submit timely, accurate reports. You have good reading and math skills. You can do multiple calculations and add them together in your head.You like to work hard. You are capable of performing repetitive, sustained heavy lifting sometimes in excess of 70 pounds with strenuous activity not limited to heavy lifting.You can push/pull loads up to 1,500 pounds on carts and pallet jacks.Summary of Role: Marion Polk Food Share drivers do much more than drive. Although safe driving is of high importance, being the face of our organization to our retail store partners and the community at large is the primary role of this position. The Retail Pick-up and Delivery Driver is the Food Share representative to our food donation partners week after week. This position will develop strong relationships that create value and trust with our retail and community partners. The variety of tasks performed on each route will ensure a high level of physical activity and guarantees this position is never boring.Areas of Responsibility, Evaluation and Essential Functions:Food Pickups and deliveries.Performs pre-operational checks daily to ensure belts, tires, batteries, and wipers are serviceable and all required safety equipment is present and operates properly. Checks lights, fluids and maintains records. Keeps vehicle clean inside and out, presenting a good view to the public.Drives truck to pick up perishable, retail food and may deliver food and other products as assigned.Unloads and loads truck using pallet jacks. Weighs product at retail store as it gets loaded onto truck. Ensures truck is promptly unloaded upon delivery to the Food Share, with product in appropriate places (cooler, frozen, etc.). Records temperatures for perishable product upon pick-up and delivery to warehouse.Checks delivery schedule daily to ensure agency delivery is accurate and on time. Looks for delivery efficiency opportunities.Inventory and order fulfillment.Weighs product and accurately records weights into inventory software using mobile receipting.Unloads and stages inbound product in the proper area according to the needs and guidance of the Retail Sort Team while ensuring proper food safety protocol.May assist with product flow between multiple warehouses according to first in, first out (FIFO) standards and/or first expired, first out (FEFO) standards.Assists with other general warehouse duties as needed, such as order pulling, building fresh orders, and warehouse cleaning.Community Relations.Maintains a regular, retail store route of scheduled daily dock times at partner stores. Ensures partner stores are contacted if there is any delays or changes to predetermined schedule.Treats all donors, agencies, and people from the community with courtesy and warms them with a smile.Treats all pick-ups and deliveries with the same level of importance.Other duties as assigned.Job Conditions:Work may be performed seated for prolonged periods of time, in addition to heavy, vigorous physical activities. Computer and keyboard work may also be required. Work in excess of 40 hours per week during peak business periods may be required. Will regularly lift, move, and carry objects in excess of 70 pounds. During regular retail store visits, work is subject to varying indoor and outdoor temperatures and road and walkway surface in all seasons. May work or travel out of the local area and work outside normal working hours, such as evenings and weekends, on occasion. The Food Share provides essential services to our neighbors in Marion and Polk counties. As a result, all Food Share employees may be asked to report to work during local public health, weather, or other environmental emergencies.Education and/or Experience; Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:Prior delivery driving, vendor deliveries or warehousing experience preferred. Experience in safely receiving and shipping goods with ability to accurately count and receipt food. Experience in making minor vehicle repairs and performing routine maintenance.Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.Must obtain pallet jack certification within 30 days of hire and possess and maintain current Oregon Food Handler's Card.Must possess Oregon driver's license and auto insurance and acceptable driving history for the last three years.Must pass pre-employment drug screen and full background check, including driving record check.Class B, CDL certification a plus, but not required. More on Compensation: The Food Share provides all employees with the following benefits: Competitive pay 12 paid holidays each year Earned vacation and sick leave Employee Assistance Program 401K retirement contributions The employee in this regular, full-time position is also eligible to receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Contributions towards Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for employee and dependents Employer paid Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance More about the Food Share: Marion Polk Food Share is the regional food bank serving Marion and Polk Counties. Support from our local community makes it possible for the Food Share to collect and distribute nutritious food for children, adults and seniors through more than 100 partner programs, including food pantries, meal sites and home-delivered meals and to carry out programs to address the root causes of hunger. The mission of Marion Polk Food Share is To bring people together to end hunger and its root causes in Marion and Polk counties, because no one should be hungry.At the Food Share, our commitment is to:Treat all people as our neighborEncourage creativity and be willing to take risksListen first and seek to understandFocus on shared goalsCelebrate diversity, ensure dignity and act equitably PI240985194 Apply
