DRIVER 1 Non-CDL

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

Location: Denver 45th Avenue

Compensation: $21.25/hr

Overview:

A purpose-driven career path awaits you at Food Bank of the Rockies! We're looking for dedicated ambassadors who are passionate about helping us further our mission to #EndHunger. Enjoy a great company culture that values YOU and the work that you do. Make an impact and be a part of an collaborative team environment that promotes a work-life balance and provides amazing benefits.

Driver 1 is responsible for picking up and delivering food products, supplies and materials to various sites and loading and unloading products from trucks. Driving vans, food trucks, and 26' Box Trucks less than 26,000 lbs GVWR.

We value diversity and inclusivity and are thus always looking to diversify our staff with an eye toward race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age, among other areas. Candidates who bring such diversity are encouraged to apply.

Mission: We ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger

Values: Service; Integrity; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Collaboration; Innovation

Primary Responsibilities:

• Pick up donated food products and deliver them to agencies
• Unload incoming and load outbound products.
• Responsible for keeping accurate driver route paperwork.
• Pick up and deliver Food Drives in route as assigned
• Perform daily DVIR inspection of the vehicle.
• Perform light vehicle maintenance tasks (fluid levels, tire maintenance, and sanitation)
• Follows current food safety guidelines for food handlers and keeps food handling equipment clean and sanitized according to posted schedule and guidelines.
• Assist in communicating with and maintain cordial relationships with donors, agencies, and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate agency & donor receipts, inventory control, and related administrative tasks.
• Cover routes for other drivers when needed
• Very occasionally assist with warehouse duties as directed; order pulling, stocking shelves, sanitation, inventory counts, equipment, building, and grounds maintenance as assigned
• Flexible to work overtime when necessary
• While on the job, Food Bank of the Rockies identified clothing must be worn in compliance with standards
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to represent Food Bank of the Rockies with professional poise and work effectively with a wide range of constituents
• Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to vulnerable populations
• Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-through skills
• Self-directed and results-oriented
• Proactive and independent problem solver
• Exercise independent judgment, think critically and strategically, collaborate with others, and follow through to execute projects and program requirements
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to communicate persuasively and articulately both verbally and in writing

Work Environment:

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

• Sitting and standing for long periods, walking intermittently
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at a professional level
• Using office equipment such as a computer, mouse, keyboard, and printer occasionally
• Indoor office environment, occasionally; outdoor work environment, frequently.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear and taste or smell
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to project voice to groups of 25 or more people
• Use specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Frequently operating and navigating a vehicle within rural communities.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience working with low-income communities preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• CO driver's license and good driving record

Expected Hours of Work:

This role is considered full-time working approximately 40 hours per week and is eligible for overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Work schedule is from Monday to Friday, occasionally Saturday. Local travel only; no overnight trips are required.

Benefits:

Food Bank of the Rockies offers a fulfilling workplace and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, paid volunteer time
• A 401K retirement plan with a 4.5% percent employer-paid match
• Competitive employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff

To Apply:

Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until May 3rd

Thinking about applying?

True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience.

We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting.

Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO.