Delivery Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Delivery Driver
Department: Transportation 
Location: Hayward, CA
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
FLSA: Nonexempt

 
SUMMARY  
To prepare, load, assemble, deliver and pickup items for schools and catered events.  It may be necessary to assist with an alternate route.  This position is also involved with the setup, cleanup and distribution of meals and drinks at the school campus. This position includes onsite purchases, receipts and professional interaction with school staff.

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  
·         Safe driving at all times and on-time arrival to NHC office to begin shift (Observe proper school speeds at all times)
·         Must undergo Food Handler’s training and exam
·         Load truck completely and verify that all products and correct quantities for Delivery are present. 
·         Check and log temperature of food being loaded to the truck to ensure proper temperature before departure.  
·         Verify that correct meal, drink and side quantities are present per school 
·         Return Route - Pick up all items from earlier deliveries, return binders, money, gas cards and any additional items to NHC office staff.                
Driver must deliver each school on time with minimal delay – each day.  
·         Driver is expected to work with Warehouse Manager to make timing adjustments to his/her route as necessary to ensure that schools             are always delivered on time.
·         Arrival to school location a minimum of 15 minutes in advance to allow for setup time
·         Counting meals and notifying office immediately if issues arise
·         Check and log the temperature of food to ensure proper temperature when dropping meals of at school
·         Safe operation of food service equipment
·         Some interaction with Health Dept. may be required (Please notify Mike, when Health Dept. is present)
·         Follow Health & Safety Guidelines
·         Line Breakdown and consolidation
·         Ability to answer basic questions about the program
·         May require off-site meal purchase in case of emergency
·         Maintain clean trucks, empty personal items and garbage upon your exit
·         Communicate to NHC staff if directions are required for your route
·         Additional deliveries may be required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
None
 
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.  This position requires a valid CA driver’s license (class C), a clean DMV record, personal cell phone for emergencies and a Bluetooth/headset while driving the company vehicle.  
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
This position requires punctuality due to the tight timeframes required per school. Must have strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated integrity. Must maintain a positive attitude in highly stressful environment.  Able to work with minimal supervision in a team oriented environment. Requires initiative and a proactive approach to job responsibilities. Requires excellent communication and organizational skills, and must be capable of handling distribution in a timely manner. Must be able to communicate in an acceptable manner with all levels of the organization.  Experience driving large box trucks preferable.

 

  LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal) and the ability to interpret written and verbal requests as required. 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
This position involves standing for prolonged periods of time and some repetitive motion.  Driver must be able to lift 65 lbs or more.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT  
The work environment is split between The LunchMaster and a professional school setting. The environment can be fast paced and hectic with a high volume of work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The LunchMaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.