Van/Truck Driver

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Position Title: Driver

Purpose: The Driver is responsible for food donation pick-up and assisting warehouse staff and volunteers as needed

Duties:

• Timely pick-up from local stores and delivery of products
• Complies with material handling and food safety guidelines and advises management on needed actions
• Assists with unloading and storing all products according to established procedures
• Assists donors with unloading food
• Records poundage of food donations
• Keeps accurate mileage records in logbooks
• May be asked to assist with local food drives and special events related to food pick-up

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license and own transportation (God’s Storehouse will provide the truck or van used to pick up donated food items)
• Safe driving record required
• Experience driving large van, large and small trucks
• Experience in the operation of warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks according to the established safety regulations
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Available to work weekday mornings and/or occasional weekends

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 60 pounds repetitively and safely
• Ability to tolerate walking and standing on hard surfaces for up to 2 hours at a time
• Ability to climb into and out of a truck

Time Commitment:

Time commitment varies depending on volunteer availability. A typical shift will be 2-4 hours, up to three times per week. If unable to commit to a weekly shift, volunteers can also opt to be placed on an alternate list to be called whenever there is a volunteer absence or special event.

Monday - Friday, 8:30am-12pm/shorter shifts available

Training and Support:

The Driver will receive an orientation to God’s Storehouse from the Assistant Director prior to starting the position. New volunteers will serve alongside experienced volunteers for on-the-job training. All volunteers will receive on-going trainings applicable to their position.