Summary of the position:
The Storehouse Driver establishes and maintains a high standard of excellence
as a representative of The Father’s House and The Vacaville Storehouse. The
Storehouse Driver has direct contact with outside donors and the product being
given to the Storehouse. The Storehouse Driver must maintain a friendly and
professional countenance at all times and must follow Grocery Recovery and
Food Safety protocols. The Storehouse Driver may be assigned to do related jobs
as needed.
Experience and Knowledge Required:
• Clean driving record and experience driving larger vehicles
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to communicate clearly in a busy environment
• Basic math skills
• General understanding of warehouse protocol and pallet jack operation
• Ability to follow a timed schedule
• Ability to make independent decisions based on good business practices
• Detail-oriented
Experience and Knowledge Recommended:
• Forklift training preferred but actual certification not required
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Perform all Grocery Recovery Program tasks including driving to receive and load donations, sorting, weighing, and putting away donations collected from various donors in the area.
• Timely execution of daily donation retrieval and allocation
• Fill out necessary weight forms in detail
• Put all donations in proper locations at the Vacaville Storehouse and other storage areas
• Notify Director of all needed repairs to the vehicle
• Assist with minor vehicle maintenance and repairs (refilling fluids and gas as needed)
• Drive forklift and operate pallet jack as necessary to perform tasks
• Maintain respectful, good rapport with all donor representatives
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director
Attributes:
• Effectively performs all Vacaville Storehouse Driver tasks
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Driven to pursue excellence
• Comfortable working independently without constant supervision
• Positive attitude
The extent of Personal Contact:
• Routine contact with Storehouse staff, volunteers, and the community
Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift at least 35lbs unassisted
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
• Able to enter and exit a large vehicle by stepping and bending