
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $25.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
flexible schedule
part-time role
Community impact role
hourly pay
Local routes
Job Description
The Food Bank Donation Pickup Driver position is offered by a vital community-focused food bank organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and supporting food security. This organization works tirelessly to collect, store, and distribute donated food items to individuals and families in need within the community. As a non-profit entity, the food bank plays an essential role in connecting local donors, food suppliers, and volunteers to those facing food insecurity, ensuring the distribution process is both efficient and reliable.
This part-time role is integral to the food bank's daily operations, focusing specifically on the timely and safe collection of donated food items from various designated locations within the local region. The position requires a responsible and dependable individual who can handle the physical and logistical elements of the pickup route, which typically lasts between 2 to 3 hours but may extend up to 4 hours on occasion. Scheduled on Wednesdays starting at 7:30 AM, this role demands punctuality and commitment to maintain the smooth flow of food donations into the food bank's supply chain.
The Food Bank Donation Pickup Driver will be responsible for operating a manual transmission truck to navigate local routes efficiently while ensuring the safe loading and unloading of boxes and palletized donations. Experience with manual pallet jacks is preferred, as the role involves moving pallets when necessary, highlighting the physical nature of the work. Candidates must be capable of safely handling donated food products, ensuring that they remain intact and viable for distribution.
The hourly pay rate for this position is $25, reflecting the crucial contribution the driver makes to the food bank's mission. Given the position's casual, part-time status, it is well-suited for individuals seeking flexible work that supports community welfare. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through reliable service, supporting food bank operations by bridging the gap between donors and recipients.
The ideal candidate is reliable, possesses strong time management skills, and is able to perform light to moderate physical labor with professionalism and care. Attention to detail during pickups and commitment to timely completion of routes are essential to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of food donation collection. Moreover, the role offers a chance to directly support efforts to reduce food waste and improve food accessibility in the community.
Joining this team means becoming part of a mission-driven environment where your efforts directly contribute to fighting hunger and supporting vulnerable populations. The food bank values dedication, safety, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a trusted nonprofit organization. This position encourages candidates who are community-minded and eager to make a positive difference through their work, enabling the continuation and enhancement of valuable food assistance programs.
This part-time role is integral to the food bank's daily operations, focusing specifically on the timely and safe collection of donated food items from various designated locations within the local region. The position requires a responsible and dependable individual who can handle the physical and logistical elements of the pickup route, which typically lasts between 2 to 3 hours but may extend up to 4 hours on occasion. Scheduled on Wednesdays starting at 7:30 AM, this role demands punctuality and commitment to maintain the smooth flow of food donations into the food bank's supply chain.
The Food Bank Donation Pickup Driver will be responsible for operating a manual transmission truck to navigate local routes efficiently while ensuring the safe loading and unloading of boxes and palletized donations. Experience with manual pallet jacks is preferred, as the role involves moving pallets when necessary, highlighting the physical nature of the work. Candidates must be capable of safely handling donated food products, ensuring that they remain intact and viable for distribution.
The hourly pay rate for this position is $25, reflecting the crucial contribution the driver makes to the food bank's mission. Given the position's casual, part-time status, it is well-suited for individuals seeking flexible work that supports community welfare. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through reliable service, supporting food bank operations by bridging the gap between donors and recipients.
The ideal candidate is reliable, possesses strong time management skills, and is able to perform light to moderate physical labor with professionalism and care. Attention to detail during pickups and commitment to timely completion of routes are essential to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of food donation collection. Moreover, the role offers a chance to directly support efforts to reduce food waste and improve food accessibility in the community.
Joining this team means becoming part of a mission-driven environment where your efforts directly contribute to fighting hunger and supporting vulnerable populations. The food bank values dedication, safety, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a trusted nonprofit organization. This position encourages candidates who are community-minded and eager to make a positive difference through their work, enabling the continuation and enhancement of valuable food assistance programs.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck
- Experience using a manual pallet jack preferred
- Ability to safely handle and transport donated food products
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Able to perform light to moderate physical work
Job Qualifications
- Experience operating manual transmission vehicles
- Ability to safely handle food products
- Experience using manual pallet jacks preferred
- Reliable and punctual work history
- Ability to perform light to moderate physical work
Job Duties
- Pick up food donation boxes and occasional palletized donations from designated locations
- Use a manual pallet jack to move and load pallets when necessary
- Transport donations safely back to the food bank facility
- Complete pickups in a timely and professional manner
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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