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Full-Time Local Route Driver
Supervisor: Operations Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay: $19/hour
General Description: To support DMARC in our mission-driven services, by being a primary driver of vehicles for the DMARC Food Pantry Network. Efficiently picking up from vendors/donors and delivering to multiple partner pantries along with the DMARC Warehouse. This is a full-time position working primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 35+ hours/week. There will be occasional evening hours required. Routes are assigned daily; no two days are the same. CDL not required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Independently complete the assigned daily route.
- Pick-up and delivery of merchandise and donations from wholesale distribution companies, producers, retailers, and other organizations to locations within the Food Pantry Network.
- Pivot when needed to best meet the needs of the Food Pantry Network.
- Safely and efficiently handle and unload goods from vehicle at selected destinations.
- Accurate documentation of inventory received or distributed off of the vehicle.
- Assist with loading and unloading before and after your route.
- Operates company equipment in a safe and efficient manner in an effort to minimize the risk of injury and equipment damage.
- Represent DMARC in an appropriate manner at all times to the public.
- Maintain Safety
- Safe driving record.
- Safety checks of all vehicles and equipment being utilized and maintain the cleanliness of the vehicles.
- Follow recognized safe operating practices of warehouse equipment
- Make management aware of equipment problems or safety concerns regarding vehicles, road conditions, warehouse equipment, and other safety hazards.
- Expand the DMARC outreach into the community by working well with staff, volunteers, and donors within the warehouse operation and Pantry Network.
Assist with other duties assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Able to regularly move/lift up to 50 lbs, while moving product on and off company vehicle
- Ability and willingness to drive a cargo van, a 26’ and 20’ straight truck with air brakes.
- CDL not required
- Ability and willingness to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly throughout the work day.
- Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling lifting, grasping, hearing and repetitive motions.
- Demonstrate the ability to work well with a variety of people and treat all individuals with respect and dignity.
- Establish and maintain a good working relationship between the food pantry network and the warehouse.
- Communicate any concerns to DMARC management related to activities at the food pantry network.
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with donors and volunteers.
- Demonstrate the ability to train and lead others in a respectful manner.
- Demonstrate good organizational skills, including inventory management and data management.
- Demonstrate ability to use basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office programs, and willingness to learn other databases utilized by DMARC.
- Ability to use mobile phones for communication with DMARC and network.
- Ability to use an electric pallet jack and forklift.
- Must be able to pass both a criminal and drivers background check.
To apply, please send Resume and cover letter to Joe Dolack at JDolack@dmarcunited.org or mail to 100 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA 50315.
Position is open until filled.