Van Driver

Position Summary:

A Philabundance Van Driver carries out the primary operation of the organization - efficiently picking up and delivering donated surplus, prepared and perishable foods in the Philadelphia region. Van Drivers work an 8-hour shift between the hours of 5am and 5pm, Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday. Overtime, evening, weekend and/or holiday hours may be required as necessary. This role is expected to drive Vans, Cars or other vehicles not requiring a CDL.

The Driver is also accountable for working as a collaborative team member by learning and understanding Philabundance processes, distribution processes and will provide support to the operations team as needed and required.

Competencies:

• Accountability: reliable, honest, and transparent; regularly makes commitments and takes ownership of responsibilities.

• Effective Communication: conveys information clearly, with respect and integrity, using a professional manner and the appropriate means and channels for audience and subject matter.

• Agility: maintains efficiency in a changing work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

• Quality: Work is organized, accurate, and neat. The employee displays a commitment to excellence, checks work and learns from mistakes and seeks feedback to improve quality as needed.

• Engagement: contributes to the success of the organization by embracing teamwork, taking initiative on tasks and problem-resolution, and seeking out learning opportunities.

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 Department of Transportation.
• 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. Ensuring communications, actions and interactions reflect a positive focus on People, Professionalism, Partnerships and Progress.

Additional Duties:

• Operate forklift and pallet jack if certified and available for larger shipments.

• Warehouse duties as assigned and as needed to support business operations, including picking and staging orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support the loading and unloading of trucks on a timely and effective basis.

Note: This role requires the successful completion of a drug test, background check and clearance from the Department of Transportation (DOT) as well as a confirmed driving record without accidents, speeding violations, or other unacceptable incidents.