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Driver (Seattle - 700 Virginia)
FareStart
700 Virginia
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DRIVER
Department: Social Enterprise
Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time
Location: Seattle, WA.
Pay Rate: $22.94-$26.70/hour
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
FareStart has been helping people transform their lives through food for 30 years — one person, one job and one community at a time.
People experiencing poverty struggle to escape the cycle they are in and often face other compounding barriers to getting and keeping a job. At FareStart, we help people overcome barriers by teaching work and life skills needed to succeed in employment and in life. By investing in people, providing meals and building community, we transform homelessness, hunger and poverty into human potential.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position is responsible for final food assembly, loading, and delivering meals to multiple centers around the city, and providing excellent customer service to vendors and service providers. This position provides team support for other pick-up and delivery errands as needed. Drivers may be scheduled days, nights, weekends, or holidays as needed. This position may work from or at all FareStart locations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Transport food and supplies to appropriate locations.
- Maintain assigned schedule.
- Maintain vehicle in clean condition.
- Maintain proper hygiene, sanitary, and safety standards regulated by state and organization policies.
- Maintain fuel level of assigned vehicle.
- Follow all traffic laws and drive in a safe manner.
- Load and Unload vehicles.
- Ensure accurate delivery of food and supplies and ensure the condition of the items at delivery are the same as they were when loaded into the vehicle.
- Perform accurate pick-up of food and supplies from vendors.
- Perform final food assembly.
- Ensure food temperature and proper holding at each delivery location and maintain accurate temperature logs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At FareStart, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and two (2) or more years of commercial driving experience.
- A valid Washington State Driver’s License with a five (5) year clean driving record.
- A valid king County Food Handler’s Permit or the ability to obtain one.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and work in locations with vulnerable populations.
- Possess knowledge about food safety and sanitization principles.
- Basic computer skills including ability to use email.
- Ability to listen patiently and attentively, ability to express self clearly and effectively, and the ability to adapt communication based on audience and purpose with inclusivity.
- Ability to work independently as well as within diverse teams and environments, while treating everyone with respect.
- Ability to employ best practices associated with the position, while displaying an on-going commitment to learning and self-improvement.
- Ability to be reliable and punctual.
- Ability to work and remain calm in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to take in new information and perspectives to inform and adapt work.
- Ability to work a non-standard/flexible schedule, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in the food-service industry.
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
- Paid time-off
- Paid holidays, including up 2 floating holidays.
- 401(k) savings plan with company match.
- Medical (including vision), Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance.
- Employee discounts at FareStart retail social enterprises
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Free ORCA pass.
For information on FareStart, visit our website at: https://www.farestart.org/about/
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