Substitute Food Transporter

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate

Job summary

Outagamie County seeks a part-time substitute Food Transporter for the Nutrition Program, delivering Home Delivered meals across Kaukauna, Seymour, and Hortonville locations. Hours vary (5–10 per week). Requires reliable transportation, flexible schedule, and a commitment to public service.

This non-benefit eligible role reimburses mileage at IRS rates. The position entails transporting meals, recording temperatures, and completing required trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Mileage is reimbursed at IRS standard rate.
• Ability to work independently with flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Transport Home Delivered meals to participant residences from meal site.
• Take monthly or as needed meal temperatures and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Ensure each delivery is within 10 minutes per participant unless authorized.
• Compile and submit actual and timely record keeping for the Nutrition Program.
• Report delivery issues to the Mealsite Manager and/or supervisor.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Attend trainings and online trainings as required.
• Distribute educational materials as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer-service mindset

Reliability / punctuality

Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Public service mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Transport Outagamie County Nutrition Program Home Delivered meals to eligible homebound participants. Participant eligibility will be assessed and determined by Nutrition Program staff.

*Mileage reimbursed at IRS rate.

Position Overview

The Nutrition Program is looking for substitute Food Transporters to fill in at our Kaukauna, Seymour, and/or Hortonville locations. The position is part-time and covers for vacant staff. Hours will vary depending on coverage needs. 5-10 hours/week. We are seeking a compassionate, self-motivated delivery professional to serve our community across Outagamie County. The ideal candidate has reliable personal transportation, a highly flexible schedule, and a passion for public service.

This position is non benefit eligible.

Responsibilities

• Transport packaged Home Delivered meals from a designated beginning location, to meal participant residences, to designated end location.
• Take monthly or as needed home delivered meal temperatures to ensure food is within range. Comply with state guidelines.
• Meal delivery may not exceed ten (10) minutes per meal participant unless further authorized.
• Compile and submit Nutrition Program actual and timely record keeping.
• Report delivery conflicts and issues to the Mealsite Manager and/or HHS-Aging & Nutrition Supervisor.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Attend trainings and/or meetings as required.
• Completed required online trainings.
• Distribute educational and informational materials as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED with experience working with older persons and/or persons with disabilities preferred; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Sensitivity to the needs of older persons and persons with disabilities.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Ability to perform duties in a dependable manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to follow instructions and be flexible to change.
• Ability to maintain Outagamie County DHHS and Nutrition Program confidentiality.
• Ability to perform accurate and timely record keeping tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 20 lbs. Up to 10 times per shift, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
• Transport meals with own vehicle.

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPETIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.