Part-time Driver

Position: Driver (Part-Time)

Location: Langley/Surrey/White Rock

Hours: 14 hours/week

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, 7am to 2pm

Salary: $24.46/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Our employer, a non-profit organization, is looking for a Part-time Driver to join our Food Security team! This individual must have a Class 5 driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to lift minimum 50 lbs.

About the organization's Food Security programs:

As part of the organization's Food Security programs, the Regional Food Hub rescues and redistributes food in Surrey, Langley and White Rock. They redistribute food to numerous community agencies and partners who coordinate hunger relief programs, including Sources Food Banks. They aim to prevent and reduce food waste, promote food waste education, and enhance food access and security in our community.

Description of Position:

Reporting to: Food Security Manager

General Responsibilities:

• Represent the organization professionally and actively promote its objectives to clients, families, the public, other organizations, government, etc.
• Ensure the maintenance of program standards, policies, and program guidelines.
• Ensure all Occupational Health and Safety requirements are met.
• Ensure the maintenance of Society policies and procedures (including personnel policies).
• Participate in COA accreditation and quality improvement and evaluation processes.
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development related to Indigenous histories, cultures, and perspectives and apply this knowledge to the workplace.
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment within the organization and address any instances of discrimination, harassment or other forms of harmful behaviour that don’t support the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness.

Program Specific Responsibilities:

• Drive either a transit van or 2-ton truck, pick up food and goods from community businesses along designated route in White Rock, Surrey, and Langley, adjusting as needed to meet the needs of our donors and partners.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with community businesses and partner agencies staff.
• Work with management to maximize efficiency of the collection of food.
• Deliver food and goods to Sources Food Banks and community partners.
• Weigh and track all delivery weights and types of foods. Complete accurate reports for donations received and donations delivered daily.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and any other equipment (pallet jack, hand trucks/dollies, etc.) daily.
• Perform vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections every day for vehicle maintenance and safety.
• Fuel vehicles as needed at approved locations.
• Collect and report required information on fueling and maintenance of vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned or required

Physical Demands of Job:

• Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 75%, Walking/Moving Around - 50%, Sitting - 50%, Time spent outside - 75%

Cognitive Demands of Job:

• Independent Work - 75%, Task Memorization - 75%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 50%, Writing/Reading - 50%

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education.
• Demonstrated ability and experience driving box trucks and transit vans.
• Ability to lift objects of 50 pounds and load them into vehicles.
• Effectively utilize Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook and central data systems
• Exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work as a part of a team as well as individually.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Enthusiasm and passion to address community hunger and food waste.
• Knowledge of the noted communities and surrounding areas is an asset.
• Current Food Safe certificate (Training may be accessed through Sources)
• Forklift training certification (Training may be accessed through Sources)
• Standard First Aid and CPR (Training may be accessed through Sources)
• Criminal Records check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Records Review Program

Benefits:

All employees, regardless of benefit eligibility, have access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program.