Hybrid Food Shelf Driver bei Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency

Full-time, benefits eligible, 40 hours/week

The Food Shelf Driver is responsible for day-to-day pickup and deliveries for the Food Shelf, including handling donations internally and externally, stocking to ensure adequate food supply, and assisting with various food shelf projects. This position requires a valid driver’s license and heavy lifting is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Driver to pick up retail rescue food from local grocery stores and donation drives.
• Unload donation deliveries and food bank deliveries, tracking weights as appropriate.
• Sort and stock deliveries, including stocking front client area.
• Assist with mobile food shelf, including packing, delivering and preparation.
• Assist with food deliveries to local partners.
• Assist Food Shelf Manager with various daily tasks, including general upkeep and cleaning of the food shelf warehouse.
• Works collaboratively with other staff, clients, partners, and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines 

High school education, post-secondary training or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related industry. 

Knowledge of:  

• Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Principles and practices of conflict resolution, customer service and outreach.
• Local community resources and regional community services programs. 
• Principles of record keeping and records management.

Skill in:

• Working effectively with persons of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Perceiving the needs and concerns of others, interacting in a tactful manner, resolving conflicts, mediating disputes, and building personal skills.
• Maintaining composure and working effectively under stressful conditions. 
• Collaborating as a team member, with colleagues, staff, and community representatives.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, clients and community agencies.
• Effective verbal communication.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Minnesota State Driver’s License, proof of insurance and review of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a warehouse environment which requires heavy lifting of food boxes and items. This position requires routine bending, twisting, and lifting of at least 50 pounds throughout the day. Must have access to reliable transportation. Ability to drive a motor vehicle required. A job in this category requires walking and standing to a significant degree.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY: Scott, Carver, Dakota CAP Agency will not deny anyone the opportunities for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability or status with regard to public assistance. 

The Scott Carver Dakota CAP Agency is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer