Delivery Driver

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA INC; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America is seeking a dedicated Delivery Driver to transport meals and supplies to various locations in Commerce City. The role involves packing, loading, and safely delivering items, ensuring high standards of customer service and communication with clients and staff. Full-time work from Monday to Friday with competitive hourly pay.

Benefits

Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Colorado driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Delivers meals and supplies on a scheduled route.
• Maintains safety standards and cleanliness of vehicle.
• Communicates effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Time Management

Job description

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL? VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran's efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor's efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential.

JOB SUMMARY

The Delivery Driver delivers meals and supplies from the Central Kitchen to scheduled delivery points for Volunteers of America Seniors' Nutrition, Meals on Wheels, Residential and Head Start Programs. The delivery driver packs, loads, and organizes agency vehicles to ensure scheduled and efficient completion of the route. The delivery driver cultivates and maintains communication and teamwork with clients, volunteers, coworkers, and community partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in packaging meals and milk to ensure meals are appropriately sealed and insulated to maintain food safety standards and counts are accurate. Verifies accurate counts.
• Load packaged meals, milk and supplies on in vehicles, using drivers' checklist or route sheets to verify accuracy according to Volunteers of America specifications
• Load delivery equipment into company vehicle to be transported to designated drop sites and homebound clients; ensures hot and cold packs are placed in appropriate delivery containers and organized for food safe delivery.
• Safely drives company vehicle following all posted speed limits and general traffic laws on a published route schedule to deliver meals and supplies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle and delivery equipment according to posted cleaning schedule.
• Report any safety or mechanical issues to supervisor through completion of daily vehicle checks and weekly completion of an agency vehicle check list.
• Deliver mail from the Central Kitchen to dining centers, volunteers and program participants; returns mail and client contribution locked bags from dining centers, volunteers and program participants to Central Kitchen.
• Deliver / Assist with volunteer route meals delivery when a volunteer is unable to deliver. unavailable
• Report changing conditions or delivery problem issues with dining centers, volunteers and program participants to supervisor immediately upon return to Central Kitchen.
• Assist in pick-up and delivery of program food and supply inventory stored offsite.
• Behave in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner at all times in contacts with dining centers, volunteers, program participants and the general public to foster a positive image and maintain good relationships.
• Maintain ongoing communication with coordinators and administrative personnel.
• Predictable, consistent attendance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to pass background check, annual MVR without major violations.
• Must be at least 18 years old and provide a valid Colorado driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds throughout scheduled shift.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Full-Time-30 hours, Monday - Friday, hours are generally between 6 : 00 am to 2 : 00 pm

Position Salary Range :

18.81 - $19.00 / hr

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact [e-mail] to begin the Interactive Process.

Benefit eligibility is based on job type / status

Vacation Time / Separate Sick Time

Paid Holidays / Floating Holidays / Personal Days

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Life Insurance / Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance / Work Life Balance Program / Employee Discount Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE