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Position Description:
The Food Rescue Driver is responsible for the coordination of food collection from local food retailers and other food donors. This position adheres to health and safety requirements by upholding food safety standards while handling and delivering perishable and nonperishable items. This position works independently (on the box truck) while maintaining clear communication with the Director of Basic Needs, and coordinating with the Warehouse, Mobile Services and Market Teams. This position also plays an essential role in building and maintaining positive relationships with Keystone’s retail partners and donors.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
50% Food rescue
Driving to and from partner retail stores and donor sites Collect food rescue and other donations Load and unload food rescue and donations Maintain safety requirements (temperature logs and vehicle checks) Coordinate collection and delivery of food donations with team members, retail partners and donors
15% Warehouse operations
Assist with receiving deliveries, unpack and stock food market inventory Greet donors and receive donations Assist with warehouse inventory tracking
10% Vehicle operations
Follow safety protocols while operating agency vehicles. Manage day-to-day vehicle maintenance (i.e. gas, mileage). Work with Mobile Services Program Manager, Facilities Manager and Basic Needs Director to maintain vehicles (i.e. oil changes, and other preventative servicing). Work with team to ensure safe departure, arrival and parking of agency vehicles.
10% Data Tracking
Maintain food rescue and donation logs Enter food rescue statistics Assist with warehouse inventory data entry in Clearly database system
10% General Basic Needs program support
Assist with daily operations of Basic Needs program Assist with volunteer task assignment Assist with special projects Cover other programs as needed
5% Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
A valid MN Driver’s License and clean driving record. Two years of experience driving and operating larger delivery vehicles. MnDOT certification card or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Experience working with participants from diverse backgrounds, urban settings, and lower-income. MS Office Suite experience (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
Qualification Preferences
Fluency in a second language such as: Karen, Spanish, of Hmong. Knowledge of community resources. Prior database and data entry experience.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Physical Requirements
Able to lift 50lbs from floor to shoulder height and to bend and twist while lifting Drive a large commercial vehicle Ability to climb up and down stairs while carrying up 40lbs Lift, carry, reach, push, and pull Frequent standing Able to sit while doing computer work or answering telephone calls Ability to work in MN weather conditions
Keystone Community Services
Saint Paul, MN 55104
US
