Food Pantry Gleaner And Driver

Fighting poverty and injustice so that lives are transformed and Jesus is known is the mission of the Willow Creek Care Center. We live out this mission by sharing the hope and love of Christ while meeting basic needs and offering long-term solutions that empower people toward a more stable future.

As the Care Center gleaner you will be responsible for procuring rescue products from grocery stores and partners and delivering them to the Care Center and nearby food pantries in conjunction with the Greater Chicago Food Depository Rescue Hub Program.

The salary range for this position is about $15 per hour - $21 per hour depending on experience and skills set. The role is around 10-15 hours per week. Our part time benefits package includes retirement savings plans, paid time off Dec 26th - Jan 1 and the week of July 4th, mental health counseling reimbursement, accrued paid leave and more.

Job Responsibilities

• Travel assigned route in the Care Center refrigerated box truck to pick up donated food items from donors
• Transport and unload food at designation distribution sites in a timely manner
• Inspect food for quality and safety and discards unusable food items
• Follow all food safety guidelines in handling, storage, and distribution
• Maintain accurate records of types and quantities of food collected and distributed on standard forms
• Collaborate with Food Coordinator to recruit & train a team of volunteer gleaners to assist with the rescue hub program and other gleaning partnerships

Staff Values:

• Believing the Best | Trust is our default
• Commit to Candor | Kindness is our way
• Embrace Challenge | Grit is our style
• Setting the Tone | Joy is our attitude
• Choose Unity | Diversity is our strength

Success is Defined As

Transporting the maximum quantity of usable food from donors to our facility and distribution sites in a safe, timely, and efficient manner and growing a team of volunteer gleaners for future sustainability of the rescue food program

Preferred Skills and Experience

Skills/Competencies:

• Safe driving skills
• Comfortable driving a box truck
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Capable of basic math and written skills
• Ability to follow guidelines and procedures
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills

Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent dependability
• Very punctual
• Friendly team player
• High EQ and strong relationship-building skills

Education and Experience:

• Valid Driver's License required
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year driving and food experience preferred
• Forklift/pallet jack experience preferred