Impactful Food Rescue Driver - Full-Time, $23/hr

Sharing Excess; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Job summary

A leading food rescue organization in New York City seeks a dedicated Food Rescue Driver to assist in picking up and delivering surplus food to community partners. The position involves loading and unloading food items, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and using a custom app for documentation. Candidates must be 18 or older, have a valid driver's license, and demonstrate skills in customer service and time management. This full-time hourly role offers $23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license without restrictions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Access to a smartphone.
• Ability to follow food safety and preservation rules.
• Interest in non-profit/social justice work strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at designated food businesses on time following routes assigned.
• Weigh, categorize, and hand-load boxes into the van.
• Input data into the custom app.
• Drive to the partnered organization and inform the point of contact upon arrival.
• Help unload boxes and complete pickup reports via the app.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Excellent customer service

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Job description

A leading food rescue organization in New York City seeks a dedicated Food Rescue Driver to assist in picking up and delivering surplus food to community partners. The position involves loading and unloading food items, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and using a custom app for documentation. Candidates must be 18 or older, have a valid driver's license, and demonstrate skills in customer service and time management. This full-time hourly role offers $23 per hour.