Driver

Flying Food Group; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Flying Food Group is seeking a driver associate to assist the Driver in delivering catering to aircraft and other locations. The role focuses on safe, efficient loading and unloading per company procedures and flight schedules.

The position requires teamwork, physical fitness for lifting, and flexibility with hours. CDL license is preferred but not mandatory. The work is outdoors and may involve shift work at a 24/7 facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in field operations; airlines experience a plus.
• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work any day of the week and varying shifts.
• CDL license preferred but not required.
• Work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load catering vehicle according to off-loading specifications.
• Ensure airline is correctly catered and equipment in place.
• Load and unload aircraft in a safe and efficient manner.
• Off-load vehicles at facility to ensure efficient processing of airline equipment.
• Verify meal carts based on flight configuration and completeness.
• Monitor temperatures of carts to ensure HACCP compliance.
• Drive safely and follow airport transportation rules.
• Report vehicle repairs on log and to management.

Skills

Teamwork

Lifting 50 lbs

Flexible hours

CDL license preferred

Outdoor/physical work

Job description

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $25.00/hr

Reports to: Transportation Manager

Date: April 2026

This position is responsible for assisting the Driver in every aspect of product delivery to and from aircrafts or other locations in an efficient and safe manner by following all company procedures.

Essential Functions

• Load Catering Vehicle according to off loading specifications
• Ensure airline is correctly catered and all equipment is in place
• Load and unload aircraft in a safe and efficient manner
• Off load vehicles at facility to ensure efficient processing of airline equipment
• Verify meal carts based on Flight configuration
• Verify flight for completeness to ensure your carts are complete
• Monitor temperatures of carts to ensure HACCP compliance
• Work with dispatcher for airline times and flight schedules
• Drive safely to ensure no accidents occur
• Follow Airport transportation driving rules for speed limits and safety
• Conduct vehicle checks to ensure proper maintenance of vehicle
• Report all vehicle repairs on transportation log and to management
• Ensure proper operation of vehicle when loading and unloading aircraft
• In-house flight verification only

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the field operations - airlines experience a plus
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Able to lift, push and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, any day of the week
• CDL license preferred but not required
• Other duties may be assigned

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has non-supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in an outdoor environment assisting with the loading and unloading of products. The job can be physically demanding and may require working in various weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; and reach with hands and arms. Employee may work outside in extreme weather.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. The facility operates 24 hours, 365 days. Must be willing to work any shift, days off as assigned by plant leadership.

Travel

0%

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Flying Food Group, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription, drug coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, commuter benefit, retirement program 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance.