Job Summary
The Food System Support Driver is responsible for picking up food and non-food items from food distribution warehouses such as Northwest Harvest and Food Lifeline and making deliveries to various Seattle food banks in accordance with program policies and procedures and a predetermined delivery schedule. Deliveries may need to be made during inclement weather. The driver is responsible for communicating schedule changes and delays to program and foodbank staff. The Food System Support Driver is part of the Food System Support Team and is required to participate in all agency training, and staff meetings as schedule allows. If schedule does not allow for attendance the employee is responsible for obtaining any information missing through watching recordings and/or checking in with supervisor.
Essential Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks
70% Deliver food and non-food items to Seattle food banks five days a week, including loading and unloading the truck. Count, verify, and ensure all items on pallets match pick list and work with distributor to ensure accuracy of order, noting any discrepancies and communicating those to the food bank receiving the order. Document any instances when pallets are stacked incorrectly and spilled; communicate this with Program staff or supervisor. Issue order forms to food banks for verification and signature. Pick up pallets, bread trays, milk cartons, wooden bins, etc. from food banks and return them to proper warehouse as required; Provides input to Food System Support staff in developing and revising regular and holiday schedules for food pick-ups and deliveries. Follow set delivery schedule and communicate immediately with supervisor if deviation from schedule becomes necessary. Make decisions regarding additional delivery or pick up needs as needed.
10% Perform daily a daily vehicle and equipment inspection prior to use and conduct a Post-Trip Inspection at the end of each shift. Identify Pre & post trip entire truck discrepancies such as low tire pressure, leaks on ground under truck and perform Air Brake test before departing the SGT yard. Ensure the electric pallet jack is functional and fully charged. Lowe/raise rail gate for route. Check gauges on dashboard for accuracy such as Air brake pressure, low oil pressure or coolant levels are in operational range. Visually check for low tire pressure on all tires. Check lights such as turn signals, brakes, parking and hazard lighting for blown bulbs. Check for worn wiper blades. Daily task before departing on route and checked throughout the day during the route for abnormal readings. Communicate any issues with vehicle or equipment to program manager, keep vehicle clean, drop off and pick up for any maintenance needed. Keep Food System Support staff informed of problems and concerns related to scheduling, mechanical problems, and any program needs including new or replacement equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.
10% Develop and maintain positive working relationships with food bank and warehouse staff and volunteers, and work with staff to maximize efficiency and ensure the highest safety standards. Contact and troubleshoot with food programs if and when mechanical or other problems occur which delay deliveries. Develop or recommend new or revised approaches, methods, or practices to complete assigned responsibilities, which may be implemented after being approved by your supervisor.
5% Complete reports and activity logs as required.
5% Participate in program, department and agency Anti-Racism Initiative and various meetings and trainings as required. Responsible for staying informed of agency initiatives.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Solid Ground is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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