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Food Rescue Driver Assistant

ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum

Auckland

On-site

NZD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

Join ChangeMakers Resettlement Forum as a Volunteer Driver Assistant, helping collect and redistribute surplus food to support communities. This role involves lifting tasks and represents KiwiHarvest positively while engaging with donors and recipients. You'll start each day at your local branch with provided gear for safety.

Benefits

Branded hi-vis vest provided

Qualifications

  • Ability to lift up to 15kgs.
  • Comfortable in closed-in shoes and comfy clothing.

Responsibilities

  • Load food into the van following food handling guidelines.
  • Log details of food collected into the system.
  • Distribute food to recipient agencies.
  • Liaise with food donors and charities.

Skills

Teamwork
Communication

Job description

Our drivers are out on the road every day rescuing food and delivering it across the regions. Volunteer Driver Assistants help our Drivers with this task and get a first-hand look at the type of food we rescue and the communities we are helping to support.

You will start each day at your local branch and help in the efficient and timely collection and redistribution of surplus food. The role requires lifting of up to 15kgs at a time and you are required to wear comfy clothing and closed in shoes. We will provide you with a branded hi-vis vest to wear.

YOUR TASKS THROUGHOUT THE DAY WILL INCLUDE:

  • Load food into the van in accordance with approved food handling guidelines
  • Log details of volume/types of food collected into our system
  • Assist in distribution of food to recipient agencies
  • Liaise with food donors/recipient charities
  • Be an ambassador for KiwiHarvest, and represent us in a positive manner in all dealings with donors, recipients, and the general public
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