Driver, Emergency Food Services

Entreinstitute; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 28,930,000 - 33,062,000; Part time

Job summary

Neighbour to Neighbour Centre in Hamilton is seeking an Emergency Food Services Driver (Permanent Part Time) to ensure safe pickup and delivery of food donations. The role acts as an ambassador for the Centre, upholding values of respect, dignity, integrity, and accountability.

Hours are fixed with a biweekly alternating schedule totaling 35 hours per pay period. The position requires forklift certification, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Proven history driving extended vehicles and trucks under 24 feet.
• Valid Forklift Certificate is required.
• Clean Driver’s Abstract and Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• High level of dependability and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly; physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver food donations daily while following all health and safety rules.
• Plan driving routes carefully to save time and complete tasks efficiently.
• Work with volunteers in counting inventory, stocking, and facility upkeep.
• Deliver food directly to clients' homes when volunteer drivers are unavailable.
• Safely operate the forklift and assist team with heavy lifting.
• Provide excellent service to food donors and community partners.
• Notify manager of vehicle defects, safety hazards, and inventory or coordination concerns.
• Protect privacy of home delivery clients with dignity and respect.
• Conduct daily pre-trip inspections for safety; maintain vehicle mileage logs.

Skills

Truck driving

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Team player

Confidentiality

Tools

Forklift Certificate

Job description

Title: Driver, Emergency Food Services

Reports to: Manager, Food Access

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Compensation: $24/ hour

Hours: Fixed, alternating biweekly schedule totaling 35 hours per pay period: Wk 1: 14 hrs WK 2: 21 hrs

Who we are

For 35 years, a team of passionate staff and volunteers at Neighbour-to-Neighbour Centre have been collaborating to improve the Hamilton community and meet the issues of food insecurity and poverty head-on. What started as a small food bank has evolved into an indispensable part of the community’s social fabric.

Neighbour to Neighbour works to improve the quality of life in the Hamilton community by offering access to tutoring programs for children, community kitchen programs, utility subsidy programs, family counselling, emergency food access and a host of other interventions. Neighbour to Neighbour works to empowering people with the tools and ideas that will help change their lives.

Position Summary

The Emergency Food Services Driver position ensures that the efficient pick-up and delivery of food from community partners is executed in a safe and efficient manner. The Driver serves as an ambassador for Neighbour to Neighbour exemplifying behavior and interactions with absolute courtesy in accordance with the Centre’s values of respect, dignity, integrity and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver food donations daily while following all health and safety rules

• Plan driving routes carefully to save time and complete tasks efficiently

• Work with volunteers in counting inventory, stocking, and facility upkeep
• Deliver food directly to clients' homes when volunteer drivers are unavailable
• Safely operate the forklift and assist team with heavy lifting
• Provide excellent service to food donors and community partners

• Notify manager immediately all vehicle defects, safety hazards, and inventory, warehouse, or volunteer coordination concerns

• Protect the privacy of all home delivery clients, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.

• Conduct daily pre-trip inspections for safe compliance
• Maintain highly accurate daily vehicle mileage and usage logs

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven history driving extended vehicles and trucks under 24 feet

• Valid proof of Forklift Certificate is required

• Clean Driver’s Abstract and Vulnerable Sector Check required

• Highly dependable, detail-oriented, and collaborative

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, privacy, and respect for all Home Delivery clients
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly; frequent bending, twisting, and reaching; prolonged sitting, standing, and walking

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Neighbour to Neighbour is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

Neighbour to Neighbour Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applicants from equity seeking and deserving groups. We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to embody and best demonstrate equity, inclusivity, and diversity. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees.

If you require accommodation during the application and recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 905-574-1334 Ext 209 as soon as possible.