Driver, Substitute, Meals on Wheels & Congregate Nutrition

NOTE: new hires are budgeted to start in the $20.00-22.00/hour range, depending upon experience.

Summary:

This position provides coverage for drivers as-needed and on-call, minimum 10 hours per week. Hours may vary up to 30 hours per week depending on operational needs. Employees in this role will be contacted to work as staffing needs arise, including situations that may require short notice. Flexibility, availability, and reliability are essential to success in this position.

Homage’s Meals on Wheels program offers nutritious meals for homebound older adults and people with disabilities living in Snohomish County. Drivers deliver meals to homebound older adults on assigned days and as needed to provide route coverage. Drivers interact with clients and report changes in client conditions. This position also receives and stocks inventory, assembles items, and delivers to Community Table Dining sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver frozen meals to vulnerable, homebound older adults

• Assemble and pack frozen meals according to client orders
• Organize meal packages in delivery vehicle based on route schedule
• Deliver meals to client homes and offer to put away meals
• Observe and report changes in client condition or situation to Registered Dietitian or assessors
• Contact emergency personnel when client situation warrants
• Store foods according to standards to assure food safety and sanitation; check refrigerated equipment is operating at safe temperatures and report any problems to Nutrition Office
• Rotate stock appropriately
• Maintain clean assembly area according to cleaning schedule
• Complete required documentation for the Nutrition office on a timely basis, including pre-trip inspections and mileage logs.

Provide transportation and operations support for the Community Table Dining program

• Receive and store food, and supply stock when delivered to central production area (delivery truck arrives at 5AM). Check expiration dates and product conditions. Rotate all stock with new product in back to ensure oldest stock is used first.
• Document receipt of goods on vendor invoice; immediately report any discrepancies, shortages, backorders, and outdated or poor-quality product to the Nutrition office
• Using specified order forms, assemble all dry goods for delivery to the sites
• Assemble or assist with assembly of perishable and frozen foods
• Deliver items per schedule and document.

General

• Load delivery truck and verify correct amounts
• Operate legally within speed limits, using seat belts. Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections reporting problems. Fuel vehicles when needed. Log all mileage. Maintain cleanliness of vehicles.
• Clean storage containers and carts according to established procedures on a predetermined schedule
• Maintain freezer and refrigerator organization. Clean floors and shelves as needed

• Maintain organization and cleanliness of warehouse. Perform monthly inventory
• Participate in agency and department staff meetings and trainings
• Monitor Homage emails at least once per week
• Regular and routine attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Interest in working with older adults and those with disabilities

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and must carry own liability insurance and provide proof of insurance periodically as required
• No at-fault accidents within the last 3 years
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating daily work in a team environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Valid food handler’s card must be acquired within 2 weeks of hire date
• Ability to use navigation and delivery-based applications to find delivery locations and communicate delivery status in real time
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (especially Outlook and Teams) comfortable navigating in Microsoft Windows environment and using internet browsers

Absent any regulatory or contractual requirement for specific education/certification, other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous delivery experience
• Previous foodservice or warehouse experience
• Experience working with older adults and/or people with disabilities
• Experience with diverse communities
• Fluency in other languages in addition to English

Schedule & Availability

• Work hours will vary depending on business needs.
• Shifts may be offered with limited advance notice.
• Employees are expected to maintain open communication regarding their availability.
• While schedules are not guaranteed beyond the minimum hours, responsiveness to scheduling requests is required.

This is a part-time, on-call position designed to provide coverage based on operational needs. Employees in this role will be contacted to work as staffing needs arise, including situations that may require short notice. Flexibility and reliability are essential to success in this position.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This work is performed in a warehouse facility, including walking, standing for up to three hours at a time, and spending time in walk-in coolers/freezers at very low temperatures. The work is also performed in delivery vans and box trucks, delivering supplies and meals to locations including community/senior centers and individuals’ homes and apartments, including carrying items up and down stairs and across uneven pavement/ground.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds frequently, and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable with frequent handling of frozen and refrigerated products
• Comfortable with driving a delivery van or 12–14-foot refrigerated box truck in varying weather
• Capable of a full range of physical activity as needed to perform the above essential duties including the ability to crouch, kneel, crawl, stoop, bend at the waist, bend at the knees, lift, stretch, use fingers and hands, etc.
• Able to drive/work outside in all types of weather, including snow and ice, getting in and out of vehicle frequently

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

Employees working 25 hours or more are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, basic life, and critical illness insurance, with an increased cost share for employees scheduled for 25-29 hours/week. Employees working 20 hours or more per week receive 11 designated paid holidays plus 2 "floating holidays" per year, as well as paid vacation and sick time. Employees age 21 and older are able to enroll in our 401K plan upon hire and, after one year and at least 1000 hours worked, will be eligible for our matching program. 

NOTE: new hires are budgeted to start in the $20.00-22.00/hour range, depending upon experience.

Salary : $18 - $27