Driver

Hearty Helpings, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food delivery service company in Buffalo is seeking a Driver to deliver meals and supplies to Senior Centers. Responsible for packing, loading, and delivering food while maintaining the vehicle and ensuring customer satisfaction, candidates must have a valid NYS driver's license and at least two years of driving experience. The role requires a positive attitude, ability to lift heavy items, and compliance with transportation regulations. Join our team and contribute to community nutrition services.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of two years of driving experience.
• Valid NYS driver's license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and supplies to Senior Centers.
• Pack, load, and deliver meals according to route.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and report issues.

Skills

Customer relations skills

Ability to lift 75 pounds

Safe driving

Job description

Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Driver is responsible for delivering food and supplies as determined by the daily menu and meal count to Senior Centers and Nutrition Sites as directed by the Transportation Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pack, load, and deliver food and supplies for lunch meals according to route instructions;
• Pick-up clipboard, meal count, and checklist. Check the menu and check for special instructions. Start packing milk and supplies;
• After packing is complete, load truck or van and review the checklist to make sure everything is packed;
• Check with Transportation Manager for instructions;
• As the meal is delivered, pick up transport equipment and meal tickets from the previous day;
• At each stop, ensure that everything is off the truck for the meal site. Go over the items that were delivered with the Site Manager;
• Have the Site Manager accepting the food sign the meal ticket and put the time of delivery on the meal ticket. The Site Manager will take the temperature and log the temperatures on the meal ticket;
• Report feedback from the Site Manager to the Transportation Manager upon return to the Commissary;
• Maintain the assigned company vehicle and equipment according to standards;
• Report delays to the Transportation Manager or designee for special instructions;
• After all deliveries are made, fill the vehicle with fuel, and check coolant and oil;
• Clean vehicle inside daily and outside a minimum of once per week. Report any malfunctions to the Transportation Manager;
• Follow all company, client, and traffic policies, rules, and regulations;
• Complete all training provided by the company including the driver's handbook;
• Be to work on time. In case of emergency, report directly to your immediate supervisor in advance of the regular scheduled starting time;
• Maintain workplace professionalism;
• Display a friendly and positive attitude toward the job and other persons; perform job duties willingly and without complaint;
• Never releasing or discussing internal matters of a serious/sensitive nature outside the company;
• Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals; and
• Other duties as so assigned or needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire, a minimum of two (2) years driving experience;
• Must hold a valid NYS driver's license with a clean driving record for the past three (3) years;
• Must not have any convictions or citations for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
• Must not have any citations or convictions for fleeing or attempting to elude police or law enforcement, commission of a felony, aggravated assault with a vehicle, vehicular homicide, hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident;
• Ability to properly lift a minimum of 75 pounds with minimal effort following required safety guidelines;
• Ability to work in hot or cold conditions for long periods of time;
• Ability to tolerate sudden and extreme changes in temperature;
• Ability to work with all food types, including but not limited to gluten, dairy, and raw proteins, including pork;
• Ability to complete basic vehicle maintenance; and
• Good customer relations skills; interaction with some Site Managers.