Food Rescue Driver
Job Category: Nutritional Services
Department/Group: Support Staff
Location: S. MNPLS Warehouse
Travel Required: YesLevel/Salary Range: $20.50 - $27.17/hourly
Position Type: Full-Time (80 hrs./pp)HR Contact: Jade Adams
Date Posted: ASAPWill Train Applicant(s): YesPosting Expires: Until Filled
External Posting URL: http://thesannehfoundation.org/about-us/careers/DescriptionThe mission of Sanneh is to empower youth, improve lives, and unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health, creates accessibility to healthy food and social and emotional development, and unites communities by fostering an environment that asserts the dignity of all people without exception. Sanneh asserts that all individuals, without exception, are intrinsically valuable. Values Accountability, Caring, Growth & Learning, Respect, Adaptability
Position Description:
Reporting to the Nutritional Services Warehouse Manager of The Sanneh Foundation (TSF), the Food Rescue Driver (FRD) position is a full-time position responsible for safely and efficiently picking up donated products from various donors such as grocery stores, restaurants, farmers, caterers, food distributors, etc. Donated and purchased products are delivered to partner agencies or distributed by TSF at Conway Park. The FRD is required to positively act as an ambassador for TSF to maintain and build donor relationships, agency partnerships, and community support. This position will work closely with the Sanneh leadership and Conway staff to improve and ensure safe pick-up, storage, and distribution of food resources.
Role and Responsibilities:- Food Transportation ~ 80%Represent The Sanneh Foundation in a professional, positive and efficient manner to increase our distribution abilities, enhance donor relationships and improve partner agency satisfaction.
- Pick up a wide variety of donated products from grocery stores, restaurants, farmers, caterers, etc. on regular recurring routes safely and efficiently.
- The Food Rescue Driver will from time to time, be asked to pick up "call-in" donations in addition to the regular route.
- Acts as a support staff member at food distributions. Supports box program packing and deliveries. Miscellaneous pick ups for the department as necessary.
- Adjust routes accordingly to maximize time, meet the needs of our participants and our partner agencies.
- Deliver donated goods to partner agencies (churches, shelters, senior housing facilities, schools, etc.) for distribution to the community or bring back to Conway Park or affiliated food shelf for distribution.
- Complete accurate reports for donations received and donations delivered daily and provide this documentation to designated staff.
- Provide excellent customer service and communication to participants, donors, and partner agencies including a timely response to phone calls and emails.
- Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Memorandums concerning facility safety, compliance, and cleanliness.
- Maintain all health safety guidelines set forth by the MN Dept. of Health, as well as various contracted service partners at all times.
- Fleet Management & Recordkeeping ~ 10%Manage and coordinate all TSF transportation fleet maintenance, reporting, compliance, and safety.
- Keep accurate records of maintenance of all Sanneh fleet usage.
- Maintain a clean truck (cab of truck and food storage box) and any other equipment (pallet jacks, handtrucks/dollies, etc.)Perform vehicle pre-trip inspections every morning for vehicle maintenance and safety.
- Complete required logs/reports pertaining to vehicles and route/delivery information.
- Perform post-trip inspections for vehicle maintenance and safety. Complete required logs/reports pertaining to vehicles.
- Must follow maintenance schedules for vehicles and notify the Nutritional Services Coordinator when there are any issues with vehicles.
- Follow DOT regulations and safety standards.
- Other Duties as Assigned ~ 10%Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.Truck driving experience.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Possess a current and valid Minnesota driver license with a clean record.
- Ability to operate commercial delivery vehicles in a variety of weather and traffic conditions.
- Must be able to drive a box truck ranging from 12 feet to 26 feet long, legally, respectively, and carefully.
- Results-driven, solution focused and creative.
- Strong organizational, accuracy and attention to detail skills.
- Be a team player and the ability to get along with peers and other staff.
- Ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Must be a problem solver who is also willing to take responsibility.
- Emotional maturity and adaptable to workload demand and requests are required.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours if necessary.
- Ability to utilize complete discretion while handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including early morning to late evening, holidays, weekends, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:- American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certifications
- ServSafe Food Safety training
- Experience with Google Suite
- Experience in maintaining work order processes
- Experience with MSDS Sheets and OSHA LawsStrong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience working with HVAC systems
Benefits403(b)
Dental InsuranceHealth InsuranceHealth Savings Account
Paid Time OffAflacPhysical Demands and Other NoticeThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
