Part-Time Food Rescue Driver — Make a Difference

New York Common Pantry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-

Job summary

New York Common Pantry is seeking a Part-Time Food Rescue Driver to coordinate pickups of donated food and items for the pantry and hot meals program in the Bronx. The role involves driving, loading, and communicating with donors to ensure smooth donations.

The schedule is Wednesday through Friday, up to 28 hours per week, with some weekend hours during busy periods; requires a valid license, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and commitment to NYCP's mission.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• A valid license in the province or territory of intended employment and a clean driving record are required.
• Experience driving a box truck and Sprinter 3500, or similarly extended cargo van, is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
• Experience using hand trucks and electric pallet jacks is required.
• Commitment to helping the communities in need and NYCP’s work and mission.
• Experience using a forklift.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Meet deadlines in a timely manner despite traffic or route changes.
• Solve problems that may arise on the job, such as traffic or route changes.
• Certification in Food Safety by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
• Comfortable working with diverse populations.
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Travel between multiple job locations.

Responsibilities

• Pick up prepared food, fresh produce, and other grocery items from corporate partners, schools, and religious organizations, including cafeterias, restaurants, grocery retailers, and wholesale distributors.
• Receive and carry out daily and ongoing pick-up and drop-off driving assignments through email or through an electronic donation system, using agency smartphones or tablets.
• Conduct weekly pick-up of donations from partners using a box truck or similar company vehicle.
• Use hand trucks, pallet pump jacks, electric pallet jacks and other light machinery to carry out loading and unloading.
• Provide proactive communication through calls, texts, and emails, and give updates about pick-up dates and times to donors to ensure pick-ups/drop-offs go smoothly.
• Provide professional customer service and donor management and engagement to ensure repeated donations for the pantry and hot meals program.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Strong multitasking

Strong customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Box truck driving

Sprinter 3500 experience

Hand trucks

Electric pallet jacks

Forklift

Job description

New York Common Pantry is seeking a Part-Time Food Rescue Driver to coordinate pickups of donated food and items for the pantry and hot meals program in the Bronx. The role involves driving, loading, and communicating with donors to ensure smooth donations.

The schedule is Wednesday through Friday, up to 28 hours per week, with some weekend hours during busy periods; requires a valid license, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and commitment to NYCP's mission.