This position is responsible for the collection and distribution of food for the Food Rescue program.
This position is Part Time, TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS from 6:15am - 2:15pm (16 hours per week).
Essential Functions:
- Drives and operates Food Rescue trucks.
- Collects and delivers donated food to pantries and partner agencies.
- Represent Food Rescue and Goodwill Northern Michigan to donors and agencies.
- Maintain Food Rescue vehicles and refrigeration in clean, good running condition.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as established in the Goodwill Manual.
- Comply with Michigan seasonal weight restrictions ("frost laws") and adjust routes or loads as required during thaw periods to protect roadways and ensure legal operation.
- Enters daily poundage records into Food Rescue Database.
- Builds and manages relationships with food donors and agency partners.
- Operates Food Rescue equipment such as pallet jack, liftgate, and digital scale.
- Ensure a clean working environment that complies with the local Health Department and other agencies.
- Communicate regularly with Food Rescue Director to ensure good service
- Trains and leads volunteer riders to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Assists in the training of new drivers
- Maintains great customer service internally and externally.
- Adhere to all Goodwill Northern Michigan policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support the mission and vision of Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan.
- Perform work in a safe manner by observing all Goodwill safety policies and procedures.
- Interact with all Goodwill team members, clients, and customers in a professional manner.
- Respect the diversity of others, including but not limited to, those with cultural, ethnic, and gender differences, individuals experiencing homelessness, and persons with visible and non-visible disabilities.
