Job Type
Part-time
Description
This position is responsible for the collection and distribution of food for the Food Rescue program.
This position is Part Time, TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS from 6:15am - 2:15pm (16 hours per week).
Essential Functions:
- Drives and operates Food Rescue trucks.
- Collects and delivers donated food to pantries and partner agencies.
- Represent Food Rescue and Goodwill Northern Michigan to donors and agencies.
- Maintain Food Rescue vehicles and refrigeration in clean, good running condition.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as established in the Goodwill Manual.
- Comply with Michigan seasonal weight restrictions ("frost laws") and adjust routes or loads as required during thaw periods to protect roadways and ensure legal operation.
- Enters daily poundage records into Food Rescue Database.
- Builds and manages relationships with food donors and agency partners.
- Operates Food Rescue equipment such as pallet jack, liftgate, and digital scale.
- Ensure a clean working environment that complies with the local Health Department and other agencies.
- Communicate regularly with Food Rescue Director to ensure good service
- Trains and leads volunteer riders to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Assists in the training of new drivers
- Maintains great customer service internally and externally.
- Adhere to all Goodwill Northern Michigan policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support the mission and vision of Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan.
- Perform work in a safe manner by observing all Goodwill safety policies and procedures.
- Interact with all Goodwill team members, clients, and customers in a professional manner.
- Respect the diversity of others, including but not limited to, those with cultural, ethnic, and gender differences, individuals experiencing homelessness, and persons with visible and non-visible disabilities.
Requirements
Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Valid Michigan Driver's License with safe, clean driving record.
- Have or ability to obtain Chauffeur License or CDL within 14 days of hire.
- Have or ability to obtain DOT Medical Certification within 14 days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Familiarity with community donation sites and agencies.
- Knowledge of maps of Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Kalkaska, Antrim and Benzie counties.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to persons with disabilities or who are disadvantaged.
- Ability to work with a variety of people.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Self-starter, personally motivated and dependable.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard and knowledge of basic math.
Physical Requirements:
- Drives and operates trucks and vehicles.
- Routinely sits, stands, and walks throughout the workday.
- Routinely bends, stoops, and stretches throughout the day.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
- This position is considered a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to zero tolerance under the Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Salary Description
$19/hr