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Spoonfuls TEMP Food Rescue Coordinator in Worcester, Massachusetts
The Food Recovery, Non-CDL Driver is responsible for driving a defined route each day to collect, inspect, load perishable and nonperishable food products from vendors and deliver the food to community organizations Spoonfuls partners with. The Food Recovery Driver is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with vendors, beneficiaries, and the community as a whole. The Food Recovery Driver is the face of our organization and as such must be committed to our mission. Please note that this a TEMPORARY position in Worcester, MA with potential to a permanent position. Responsibilities: \ Drives a medium duty truck (non-CDL), following all Spoonfuls safety protocol, including all US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Massachusetts Department of Transportation regulations as well as company regulations related to company vehicles and general safety. \ Collects prepared, perishable, and other rescued foods from retail stores, farms, and wholesale partners; informs supervisor of any problems or issues in a timely manner. \ Inspects the product to be donated following food safety guidelines and refuses donations if the product doesn?t meet stated criteria. \ Delivers food to community organizations; informs supervisor of any problems or issues in a timely manner. \ Collects and delivers all product following all state and federal food safety handling guidelines. \ Following the completion of the day\'s route, comes back to the office to accurately records all collections and distributions in our inventory system by 4 PM of the same business day. Also records all information pertinent to food recovery operations. \ Completes and submits weekly reports in a timely manner. \ Develops and maintains positive relationships with our partners; maintains positive relationships with all Spoonfuls staff. Job Requirements \ Acceptable motor vehicle report (MVR) with no accidents in the past 3 years \ Possess or ability to obtain current DOT physical card per state and federal regulations \ Effective customer service skills \ Ability to learn computerized data input technology \ Willing to move between the aspects of the job that involve driving in the community and those that require an in-office presence at the Spoonfuls office \ Ability and desire to relate to and work with individuals of various age, economic, racial, and ethnic groups. \ Ability to communicate in English \ Ability to obtain a safe food handling license (ServSafe) Education & Experience \ Formal education or special training required: \ Valid Driver\'s License with at least 5 years of driving experience. \ Commercial driving experience, like box trucks/van or refrigerated trucks, is strongly preferred. \ Food Handling experience preferred \ Previous customer service and/or grocery retail experience preferred Hours Full-Time: Must be available 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, though schedules vary day to day. Mandatory paid break during the workday. Minimum 36 hours worked per week. Click Here to Read Full Job Description