Mercy Brown Bag - Driver

Transforming Age; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Retirement & Care Center in Oakland is seeking an Our Community Coordinator and Driver to manage grocery orders, load trucks, and deliver to multiple sites daily. You will ensure seamless distribution while representing Mercy Brown Bag with professionalism.

Requirements include 18+ years old, First Aid Certification, a California Class C license, and experience with pallet jacks. Knowledge of Bay Area routing helps, with safety and documentation responsibilities to support the program.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Strong verbal communication skills with partners, volunteers and staff.
• Proficient with GPS and routing systems; Bay Area knowledge preferred.
• Basic math skills to calculate portions across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills grocery orders for Mercy Brown Bag Program in Oakland, delivering at 2–5 sites per day.
• Loads, unloads, and operates 20-foot box trucks and mobile markets.
• Delivers items to sites, sets up distributions, and ensures customer service quality.
• Keeps recipient tracking and inventory records accurate.
• Represents Mercy Brown Bag professionally during site visits and tours.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness in warehouse and vehicles, per regulations.

Skills

Verbal communication

GPS routing

Math basics

Education

First Aid Certification

Tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

The shift for this role pays $26 to $28

Location:
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Mercy Retirement & Care Center
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3431 Foothill Blvs
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Oakland CA 94601
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Mercy Brown Bag
Oakland, CA

The shift for this role pays $26 to $28 Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful work happens every day? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of older adults?

Mercy Retirement & Care Center has been at the forefront of senior care for more than 150 years. Situated on our lush campus in Oakland, we provide assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of healthcare needs. We provide exceptional, person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for our residents.

Our Culture of Excellence is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of both our residents and our team members. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do.

Our Community Coordinator And Driver

• Fulfills grocery orders for East Bay Mercy Brown Bag Program in Oakland, serving senior recipients through various partner organizations, typically delivering in bulk or setting up farmers' market–style distributions at 2–5 sites per day.
• Curates pallets with 12–15 food items per site.
• Loads, unloads, and operates 20-foot box trucks and mobile farmers market vehicles for daily grocery deliveries.
• Deliver items to 2–5 sites per day, either in bulk or set up farmers market-style distributions.
• Provides excellent customer service. coordinating with partner site staff and volunteers to efficiently set up points of distribution.
• Collaborates with site coordinators to manage recipient tracking and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Serve as an ambassador of Mercy Brown Bag, representing the organization professionally to recipients, volunteers, site coordinators, donors, sponsors, and other guests during site visits and tours.
• Protect Mercy Brown Bag Program assets by ensuring proper handling of trucks, food, and property. Promptly report any damage or incidents to the appropriate manager.
• Ensures vehicles are equipped with required documentation and emergency equipment, such as vehicle registration, proof of insurance, accident report forms, reflectors, and fire extinguishers.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in both the warehouse and vehicles, in accordance with regulations set by agencies such as the Alameda County Area Agency on Aging (AAA), Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB), Feeding America, FEMA, USDA, OSHA, and Mercy Retirement and Care Center (MRCC).
• Assists the Director and Assistant Director with site inspections and visits from funders, sponsors, and donors.
• Attends in-service training as assigned to stay current on policies, procedures, safety regulations, and professional development.
• Participate in staff meetings and assist with special events, including the annual volunteer party, volunteer training sessions, and inventory days.
• Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility, and demonstrate commitment to Culture of Excellence and strategic goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Need To Succeed

• At least 18 years of age.
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License and maintain a clean, insurable driving record.
• Capable of passing a Class B Driver Education course *if required by the assigned truck.
• Previous experience as a driver; comfortable driving 14 to 20 ft. commercial trucks.
• Forklift operation experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and safe practices within a warehouse environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with partner site managers, volunteers, donors, and Food Bank staff.
• Ability to navigate challenging conversations with external partners and volunteers, particularly around food safety or compliance, while maintaining professionalism and ensuring adherence to MBBP standards.
• Proficient in using GPS and routing systems; familiarity with the Bay Area is preferred.
• Basic math skills required to calculate portion allotments across varied sites (12–15 different food items per site).
• Experience using manual or electric pallet jacks is preferred.
• Completion of a background check, drug screening, and other pre employment screenings (Physical, fingerprinting, and TB test) per state/local guidelines (Title 22 CA)