Delivery Driver

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Reports to: Nutrition Services Manager


Supervises: No direct reports


Classification: Non-exempt; Represented


GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Delivers food and materials to Head Start locations daily throughout Clackamas County, meeting all sanitation requirements, assigned timelines and following safety rules. Pick up material as directed. 36 hour a week position.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Position Specific Duties

1. Operated agency vehicles following all safety rules.
2. Transports perishable foods and supplies in a timely manner, ensure food safety by documenting delivery temperatures.
3. Purchases and picks up food and supplies from local retailers and wholesale vendors.
4. Keeps interiors of delivery vehicle clean daily and exteriors as needed.
5. Performs light maintenance and refueling on agency vehicles, carts, and equipment.
6. Reports any needed repairs to vehicle as needed to Facilities Manager.
7. Reports food safety concerns immediately.
8. Check all pickups and deliveries for accuracy.
9. Assists with receiving, stocking, inventory control, and distribution of food, kitchen supplies, and agency materials.
10. Maintains agencies inventory and tracking system and logs status of deliveries
11. Assists the Operations department with other tasks as needed

General Duties

1. Reports suspected child abuse in accordance with Oregon Statute and Head Start procedures.
2. Attends training sessions and participates in training opportunities.
3. Following Clackamas County Children's Commission core competencies and policies and procedures relative to positions duties.
4. Works as a team with other staff in providing services to children and families.
5. Maintains the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
6. Interacts with children, families and community members in a supportive and professional manner.
7. Follow safety best practices for driving, loading, unloading, and lifting all loads.

Additional Duties

1. Performs all other duties as assigned
2. Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment

• Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation must be obtained within 30 days of hire date:
• Food handler's card must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect training must be completed within 60 days of hire date
• Introduction to Child Health and Safety training must be completed within 30 days of hire date

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to carry out oral and written directions, read, and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described.
• Current driver's license, two years of driving experience and driving record which meets agency requirements and ability to be insured by insurance carrier.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds daily
• Must be able to remain on your feet for prolonged periods while performing job duties.
• Must be able to drive for extended periods as required to travel to multiple sites or meetings.
• Must be able to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting associated with the position.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively manage time while navigating driving routes
• Skilled in defensive driving techniques and driving in inclement weather conditions
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of or ability to establish working relationships with staff
• High performance through creativity, positive spirit, and multi-tasking
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
• High personal integrity and sound professional ethics
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to work use time effectively and work with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).
• Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.
• Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Oregon Food Handler's Card

DESIRED QUALIFICATONS

• Bilingual skills: oral and written fluency in English with fluency also in Spanish

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works assigned schedule and exhibits regular and predictable attendance.


Work requires travel to off-campus locations.


Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment.


Sitting, kneeling, bending, lifting


Requirements

Education and Experience:

• U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent - OR - ability to complete GED within one year of hire
• Ability to carry out oral and written directions, read, and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described.
• Current driver's license, two years of driving experience and driving record which meets agency requirements and ability to be insured by insurance carrier.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds daily.

Salary Description


19.38/hr