Route Delivery Driver

Open Hand Atlanta Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Hand delivers meals through a dedicated driver to clients across designated locations in Atlanta, GA. This full-time role requires maintaining a clean driving record and safe operation of company vehicles, with an emphasis on timely delivery and customer service.

The position supports packing, routing, and daily vehicle checks while adhering to safety policies and LEAN practices. Residency must be in Georgia as stated in the posting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate to staff, volunteers and clients appropriately.
• Display respect to all staff, clients, volunteers and stakeholders of Open Hand.
• Take action in the best interest of Open Hand (safety, cleanliness, orderliness, tidiness, organization).
• Adhere to safety guidelines, rules, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Open Hand/Good Measure Meals to clients using delivery app and route sheets.
• Provide client services, documentation for non-delivered meals.
• Maintain and clean distribution property including vehicles and equipment.
• Load and verify counts of meals before departing facility.
• Inspect vehicle using Vehicle Inspection Form before daily departures.
• Assist with meal packaging as needed.
• Initiate LEAN work processes and drive efficiency.
• Take ownership and resolve issues promptly.
• Delegate tasks to maximize resources and keep workflow moving.
• Assist with training new staff.

Skills

Route delivery experience

English communication

Clean MVR

Customer service

Education

One year of route driving experience

Job description

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Route Delivery Driver

Full-time 1380 W. Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1212

Residency Requirement:Primary residence must be in the state of Georgia

Salary:$15.00 per hour

Job Summary

The Driver drives the company vehicle over established routes to deliver Open Hand/Good Measure Meals to our designated locations. Driver is required to maintain clean MVR to remain eligible to drive.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Deliver Open Hand/Good Measure Meals to clients using delivery application as efficiently as possible by reading route sheets to determine points of destination
• Provide Client Services, Distribution, and clients with appropriate documentation of non-delivered meals
• Responsible for maintaining and cleanliness of all distribution property (company vehicles – inside and out, transport equipment (bags, totes, ice, etc.), and Distribution area
• Load assigned package meals for delivery and ensure all product counts are correct before departing facility for delivery
• Inspect assigned vehicle (complete Vehicle Inspection Form) before departing Open Hand daily
• Assist when needed with packaging of meals to deliver to clients
• Initiate and champion LEAN work processes
• Empowers self and others to take ownership of issues/complications that may arise and take appropriate action to see that issue/complication is resolved.
• Delegate tasks to maximize resources and take initiative to keep workflow moving and does not wait for tasks to be assigned
• Assists with training new staff

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English
• Ability to communicate to staff, volunteers and clients appropriately
• Display great respect to all staff, clients, volunteers and stakeholders of Open Hand; respectfully cares for all Open Hand equipment and property
• Take action in the best interest of Open Hand (safety, cleanliness, orderliness, tidiness, organization)
• Adhere to all Open Hand safety guidelines, rules and regulations, company policy manual, code of conduct and attendance policy.
• Take pride in having no delivery errors and high customer confidence
• Respond positively to instruction and feedback
• Complete tasks/projects in a timely manner and communicates status

Education/Experience

• One year of route driving experience and current valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

Employee must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and to stand for long periods of time. The job requires repetition.

Drug Free Workplace

Open Hand is a drug free and substance abuse free work environment. Random drug testing may be conducted by an external, neutral tester on all employees. Any perceived use of drugs or reporting to work under the influence of alcohol may be grounds for immediate dismissal.

Open Hand is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Open Hand complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees.