What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Associate position at Meals on Wheels Western Michigan?
About Us
At Meals on Wheels Western Michigan, our mission is to provide quality nutrition services in a supportive environment to promote the health and independence of older adults in Kent and Allegan Counties. We do this by offering a range of programs — including home‑delivered meals, community dining sites, senior pantry shopping and liquid nutritional supplements — that help seniors live independently, stay connected and thrive in their own homes. Meals on Wheels delivers more than just food, we deliver kindness, companionship and hope — ensuring that no senior is hungry or forgotten. Our core values shape how we work, how we treat others, and how we support our community. They are:
- Treat People Well. We work hard to create a respectful environment where kindness, inclusivity and understanding are paramount.
- Do the Right Thing. We own our mistakes and follow through on our commitments
- Be a Team Player. We listen, we pitch in and we are always thinking beyond our immediate team.
- Aim for Excellence. We innovate often, we stay curious and learn from our mistakes.
About this role:
Want a hands-on role that keeps things moving and makes an impact on hunger every day? As a Delivery Associate, you’ll support our mission by delivering and receiving high-volume products to customers throughout the greater Western Michigan area using company vehicles, including box trucks. You’ll also play an important role inside the warehouse, packing client orders to ensure accuracy and efficiency from start to finish. Join our team and be part of a dependable, fast-paced operation that helps keep our community running.
In this role you will:
- First and foremost, align with our mission and values as an organization.
- Delivers product to designated locations in accordance with established schedules and procedures
- Transfers packaged product safely and securely from cold storage to vehicles
- Handles order fulfillment tasks, including picking, packing, and preparing items for delivery
- Delivers meals and other necessities to the clients of MOWWM on a regularly scheduled basis
- Maintains clean production workspace
What’s In it for you:
We don’t do fine print and mystery perks. Here’s what we offer and what you can count on:
- Work life balance that includes consistent shifts
- Impact on our community and incredible team members
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- Company match for both HSA and 401(k) dollars – eligible to participate immediately!
- Life insurance, short and long-term disability and Flexible Spending Account options
- PTO to rest and recharge along with paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program to provide you and your household members with free, confidential support.
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only essential values but also powerful drivers of our innovation and success both internally and with our clients. We invite individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, hairstyle, or any other characteristic to apply.
Note: Reasonable accommodations can be arranged for individuals with disabilities. Working conditions are subject to modification as necessary.
Salary : $16 - $18