Temporary Delivery Driver

Job Details Location: Georgetown Yards – 15, Seattle, WA 98134. Type: Seasonal. Pay: $21.30–$24.00 hourly. Travel: Road Warrior. Shift: Day. Category: Nonprofit – Social Services. Duration: Until December31,2026. Position Overview Temporary Delivery Driver for Lifelong’s Chicken Soup Brigade, a food and nutrition program that delivers medically tailored meals and culturally relevant groceries to community members facing illness and injustice. The role requires safe, reliable delivery of groceries and meals to clients throughout the Puget Sound region, with onsite presence Monday to Friday from 08:30AM to 5PM in Georgetown. Essential Duties Distribution: Operate agency vehicles to deliver groceries and medically tailored meals to clients across Puget Sound, including multiple counties. Provide respectful, compassionate customer service to clients with health challenges or other barriers. Load, transport, and deliver items safely, preventing damage and spoilage. Plan and navigate efficient delivery routes using GPS and routing tools, considering traffic, construction, and client scheduling. Follow all traffic laws, posted signs, and safety protocols. Maintain vehicle cleanliness and operating conditions. Adapt and prioritize time and resources to meet daily deliverables in a dynamic, growing program. Warehouse: Repack bulk shelf‑stable food items for distribution. Assemble grocery bags with fresh produce and perishable goods. Prepare frozen meals for delivery. Receive inbound freight deliveries and store them while maintaining food safety guidelines. Support general warehouse operations and complete additional tasks as assigned. Core Competencies Comfort working with individuals across the continuum of diversity, including varying abilities, races, classes, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time‑management skills with ability to consistently meet deadlines. Flexibility and adaptability. Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment. Clear and professional communication in both verbal and written form. Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced environments and shifting priorities. Education & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Washington State Driver’s License with an excellent record. Preferred: Experience working with culturally diverse populations. Preferred: Competence working with clients with psychiatric disabilities, chemical dependency, or life‑challenging illness. Benefits 401(k) match. Accrued sick and safe leave. Work Environment All in‑person positions require a TB test within 30 days of starting employment and annually, as required. Employment contingent on passing a criminal background check; some programs may require additional checks. Work may take place in an office, kitchen, or warehouse setting, occasionally involving outdoor weather conditions or loud noises. Position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stair navigation, and reaching; employees may need to lift up to 50 pounds. EEO Statement Lifelong is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of what we do. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr