Van Driver

Position Summary:
A Philabundance Driver carries out the primary operation of the organization: efficiently picking up and delivering donated surplus, prepared and perishable foods in the Philadelphia region. Drivers work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 5am and 5pm, M-F. Overtime, evening, weekend and/or holiday hours may be required as necessary. 

The Driver role is also accountable for working as a collaborative team member by learning and understanding Philabundance PCK processes, distribution processes and will provide support to the operations team as needed and required. The Driver’s location must be known to the Transportation department for safety and for customer service reasons.
 

Primary Responsibilities: 
•    Travel in all neighborhoods in the inner city and suburbs, must be able to use maps, GPS and identify delivery and pick up locations. 
•    Proactively approaches customer needs, pick up and drop off requirements.
•    Follow all applicable laws and standards related as specified by DOT, safe driving.
•    Perform pre- and post-inspections of the vehicle according to specified check list. 
•    Deliver or pick up food, in a safe manner, to predetermined locations according to designated schedule.
•    Provide a high level of positive customer service to Philabundance contacts; communicate with customers/volunteers in a courteous manner and respect agency personnel and clientele.
•    Load and unload vans or other vehicles. Abide by designated procedures with strong attention to safety and accurate tracking. 
•    Physical tasks such as moving food, equipment, and boxes.
•    Support the shipping and receiving function as needed. 
•    Complete related tracking process with accuracy and detail. 
•    Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and appropriate documentation. 
•    Required to always wear uniform and safety equipment. 
•    Support and align with Philabundance Pillars. Ensure communications, actions and interactions reflect a positive focus on People, Professionalism, Partnerships and Progress. 
 

Educational Achievement:
•    High School Diploma or GED preferred. 
•    Serve Safe Certification preferred. Must be able to certify within 30 days of hire. 
•    Forklift Certification preferred. Must be able to certify within 30 days of hire. 

Work Experience:
•    Minimum of 2 years commercial or industrial driving experience with safe driving record. 
•    Inventory, Shipping/Receiving experience.
•    Previous work in a team environment, ideally with deadlines, detail, safety, and large equipment.
•    Previous experience with organization, shared goals, and defined instructions. 
•    Previous experience in tracking manually or with a database.

Preferred
•    Experience moving food, frozen, fresh or shelf stored, with interaction to public.
•    Previous experience operating a forklifts and pallet jacks, safely and effectively.
•    Previous experience working within a defined operating system, follow directions, consistent placement, and tracking. 
•    Warehouse experience moving food preferred. Previous experience with a forklift, pallet jack and other equipment used to move products a plus.