Delivery Driver (Part-time)

Food & Friends; Washington, Virginia (District of Columbia, MN); On-site; USD 24,594 - 35,028; Part time

Job summary

An organization providing food support in Washington, DC, is seeking a part-time Delivery Driver to deliver meals and groceries. The successful candidate will load and drive a refrigerated vehicle, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining good client relations. Requirements include a valid driver's license and a clean driving record, alongside the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. This role is ideal for individuals with flexible schedules looking to contribute to a charitable mission. Starting pay is $21.64 per hour, without benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required (CDL not necessary).
• Good driving record is essential.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load refrigerated cargo van with day's deliveries.
• Deliver meals and groceries to client homes throughout the Washington Metro region.
• Offer a friendly greeting to clients.
• Fill vehicle with gas, and report any maintenance issues.

Skills

Good people skills

Familiarity with the Washington region

Knowledge of traffic and highway laws/regulations

Job description

Founded in 1988, Food & Friends provides medically-tailored meals, nutrition support, and friendship to people living with AIDS, cancer, and other life-challenging illnesses. Our team of seventy employees and thousands of volunteers delivers meals and hope to people living in the District of Columbia and multiple counties across Maryland and Virginia. There is no charge or income qualification for our services, which are rendered solely on the basis of medical need. Food & Friends is proud to be a nationally-recognized leader of the Food is Medicine movement.

We seek a part-time Delivery Driver (approximately 20-30 hours of work a week, daytime working hours). The Driver will:

• load refrigerated cargo van with day’s deliveries;
• deliver meals and groceries to client homes throughout the Washington Metro region;
• offer a friendly greeting to clients; and
• fill vehicle with gas, and report any maintenance issues.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has a flexible schedule or broad availability during daytime business hours.

Requirements include a driver’s license (CDL not required) and good driving record, working knowledge of traffic and highway laws/regulations, ability to lift up to 30 lbs., familiarity with the Washington region, and good people skills.Prior professional driving experience strongly preferred. Must be able and willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions, including snow and ice. Offer of employment contingent upon a background check and pre-employment drug test.

Drivers make a starting rate of $21.64 per hour and contribute to Food & Friends’ charitable mission of helping neighbors in need. Benefits not included.