Transportation Assistant FS

Transportation Assistant

The Transportation Assistant's primary function is to pick up donations for the Rescue Mission's Food Service Department. Individual is expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner displaying courtesy and respect towards others at all times.

Essential Job Functions

• Pick up scheduled food donations daily in an efficient and timely manner.
• Make sure items in coolers and freezers are rotated and organized.
• Maintain documentation for food donations and driving logs.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspection and fueling of vehicle.
• Assist Food Service with tasks related to special events, as directed.
• Abide by all Mission and program and safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Attend and participate in meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.
• All other duties as requested by your supervisor.

• This position requires the ability to lift/transport items weighing 50+ pounds.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience working in a food service environment preferred
• Clean & valid NYS Driver's License
• Experience driving a van preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Enthusiastic support of our Mission Statement

Core Competencies

• Use/wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times that this is necessary & observe safe work practices at all times.
• Maintain a professional and approachable attitude on the Mission campus.
• Demonstrates wisdom, good decision and problem solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Meets deadlines
• Promotes compassion with harmonious working relationships
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to set boundaries
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written and listening communication skills and is not easily misunderstood.
• Ability to remain calm, patient and professional in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Must be a motivated self-starter
• Ability to multi-task, plan & prioritize tasks and respond to situations
• Must be a team player

Physical Job Requirements

The tasks described signify many of the physical requirements of this position, based on a Time Weighted Average of an 8-hour work day.

1. Lifting 50+lbs.
2. Pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
3. Reaching overhead with up to 20 lbs. of other material
4. Twisting at the torso in stationary position
5. Bending at waist using legs to lift objects up to 25 lbs.
6. Bending at the waist to perform work at that level
7. Standing for extended period
8. Walking for extended period
9. Walking up and down stairs
10. Sitting for extended period
11. Typing on a computer and using a mouse
12. Exposure to heat & cold

Status/Hours: Part Time, 21 Hours per week, Monday-Wednesday; 6:30am-1:30pm

Pay Rate and Benefits: $ 17.00-17.50 per hour depending on experience.

We offer a competitive pay rate and comprehensive benefit package for eligible employees to include medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), voluntary benefits, paid time off, holidays and paid training.

The Rescue Mission of Utica is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.