Part-Time Donor Delivery Driver for Shelter & Food

Catholic Community Services; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Community Services in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Delivery Driver for Nativity House Shelter. This part-time role covers pickups and deliveries of donations, loading/unloading, and maintaining records while complying with safety and food-handling procedures.

The schedule is Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday 8:00 am–1:00 pm with an hourly wage of $22.95–$26.39 DOE. Candidates must lift 50 lbs and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year delivery driving experience.
• Current Pierce County Food Handlers Card and TB Test.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must have a valid WA driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Must be able to pass required background checks.
• Must be flexible, meet deadlines, and work effectively under stress.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills.
• 2 yrs experience working with the homeless population (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Pick up donated food, donated items from grocery stores, and community partners.
• Safely operate a box truck or agency vehicle in accordance with traffic laws, organizational policies, and safety standards.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance, repair, or safety concerns.
• Load, unload, and secure donations to prevent damage or loss during transport.
• Maintain positive relationships with donors by providing professional, courteous, and timely service.
• Transport donations to shelter facility according to established schedules.
• Verify quantities and condition of donated items and maintain accurate pickup and delivery records.
• Assist with sorting, organizing, and staging donations for storage.
• Monitor food donations for quality, proper storage requirements, expiration dates, and food-safety compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the truck, cargo area, and assigned workspaces.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, infection-control, and food-handling procedures.
• Communicate route changes, delays, vehicle issues, and donation concerns to supervisors.
• Assist volunteers helping with donation pickups, loading, unloading, and sorting activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support shelter and program operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Flexible under stress

Reliable transportation

WA driver’s license

Auto insurance

Lift 50 lbs

Background checks readiness

Team player

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Catholic Community Services in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Delivery Driver for Nativity House Shelter. This part-time role covers pickups and deliveries of donations, loading/unloading, and maintaining records while complying with safety and food-handling procedures.

The schedule is Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday 8:00 am–1:00 pm with an hourly wage of $22.95–$26.39 DOE. Candidates must lift 50 lbs and pass background checks.