Title: Food Market Box Truck Driver -Temporary Summer job
Department: Community Services/Food Program
Location: Kirkland
Compensation: $22.00 hour -$23.50 hour
Benefits: Not Eligible
Work Schedule: Full Time M-F 830a-5p (Temporary summer job beginning in June and completing in early September.)

Since 1971, Hopelink has served homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities in the north and east King County, WA. With service centers in Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, Shoreline and Sno-Valley (Carnation), we are the largest nonprofit organization in the area. Hopelink programs and services focus on five key areas: food, financial assistance, housing & family development, adult education & employment and transportation/mobility. Programs are aimed at helping people achieve stability and helping them gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty for good.

Summary: The Food Market Box Truck Driver operates loads and unloads a delivery truck, making pick-ups and deliveries of food, supplies, and other donated and purchased materials. The Food Driver performs picking and packing of food orders from the central warehouse including transfer of food among sites and interacts with volunteers. This role makes a difference in communities with populations with food insecurity and vulnerable populations. Also, lifts to 60 pounds throughout the workday; operates forklift, pallet jacks, and drives 24-foot box truck as needed.

Essential Functions:

(Note: Any one position may not include all of the functions nor do the listed functions include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class.)

• Picks up food and other donations/purchases from community sources and delivers to food markets and centers; loads and unloads truck.
• Helps picking and putting together orders for all five foodbanks.
• Operates delivery vehicles according to safe driving practices and follows all traffic laws.
• Lifts to 60 pounds using safe and effective loading and unloading techniques.
• Completes necessary paperwork; assures accuracy of invoices.
• Assures proper maintenance and cleanliness of vehicle. Responsible for fueling each truck.
• Pick-ups and deliveries are made via loading docks and/or by use of vehicle lift gate.
• Operates manual and electric pallet-jacks.
• On occasion will cover food bank operations in absence of other staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Communicates respectfully with people regardless of age, race, gender, religion, color, national origin, marital status, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, sexual orientation, political ideology, gender identity, military status, genetic information, or any other expression of diversity.
• Maintains a professional and positive working relationship with clients, vendors, volunteers, donors, and fellow staff and adheres to the Hopelink Standards of Conduct.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential to our business and to this position.
• Must be able to drive a Hopelink owned vehicle when needed. Driver Safety training will be provided.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent experience.
• 6 months or One - year experience driving a delivery truck or similar vehicle.
• Three years of general driving experience.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds regularly.

• Pallet jack experience preferred.

The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.

• Lifts to 60 pounds using safe and effective loading and unloading techniques.

• Work involves standing, walking, stooping, talking, reaching, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing, grasping, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, and reaching with hands and arms.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

• Must have valid driver license; reliable personal transportation to adhere to attendance expectations.
• Must pass criminal background check through the Washington State Patrol.