Youth Class D Driver

Who We Are:
Are you ready to join a team where your talent creates lasting change? At Northern Illinois Food Bank, every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our Neighbors, so that everyone in Northern Illinois has the food they need to thrive! Together we are a dedicated and innovative team committed to ending hunger in Northern Illinois. We embrace diverse perspectives, collaboration, and continuous learning, we celebrate successes, learn from challenges, and foster a culture of growth, optimism, and teamwork.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Northern Illinois Food Bank will embrace opportunities to stand in solidarity with our community and center the voices of those most impacted by systematic injustices. We affirm our commitment to anti-racism, to gender equity, to allyship, and to fairness as we work towards a hunger-free future and to create a better and more just world.  

The Opportunity:

The Northern Illinois Food Bank seeks an extraordinarily motivated candidate to join our team as a Youth Driver (Child Nutrition Delivery Driver). This role plays a vital part in ensuring that after-school snacks, suppers, and backpack meals are delivered safely and efficiently to youth program sites throughout Winnebago County. The Youth Driver operates a Food Bank van or straight truck, maintains food safety and transportation compliance, communicates with site staff, and helps ensure consistent access to nutritious meals across our communities.

This Part- Time position is based out of our West Suburban Center (Geneva) location. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load delivery into Northern Illinois food bank vehicle by site and by route, verify that the assigned truck is at proper temperatures.
• Ensure that each route has accurate delivery and invoices prior to departure.
• Ensures that warehouse and docking area are free of debris.
• Deliver to youth sites/contact site staff when arriving before or past planned arrival time.
• Professionally communicate with all site personnel upon delivery.
• Contact the Youth Nutrition Program Manager (YNP) should any programmatic issues arise.
• Keep the vehicle filled with fuel and comply with all DOT requirements and report maintenance needs to the Director of Transportation.
• Empty the vehicle of milk crates, pallets, boxes, shrink wrap and/or coolers.
• Maintain excellent handling and filing of all site invoices.
• Report site activity to the YNP Manager.
• Assist with other transportation functions such as Food Recovery, Agency Deliveries etc.
• Perform other related duties and/or responsibilities as assigned or required.

Who You Are: 
You’re driven, compassionate, and excited to bring your unique skills to a purpose-driven organization. You have a strong commitment to our mission and: 

• 21 years of age or older, with a valid Class D Driver’s License.
• High School Degree or GED equivalent required.
• 2 years of driving experience with a clean driving record including:
• No DUIs or OVIs within the last 5 years OR 2 in any 10-year period
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
• Able to lift 70 lbs.
• Ability to receive and follow instructions, with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and write in English, and perform simple mathematical calculations as needed.

 Why Join Us: 

• Make a Difference: Every role at Northern Illinois Food Bank directly impacts the lives of those we serve. 
• Flexible Work Environment: We value work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. The starting pay range for this position is $15.31/hr - $19.13/hr, based on skills and experience.   
• Growth Opportunities: Invest in your career with professional development, career mapping, and leadership training.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse, collaborative team that values equity and belonging.

How to Apply: 

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply online at https://solvehungertoday.org/about/join-our-team/.  Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter that highlights your passion for our mission and your relevant skills.

Northern Illinois Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce where all employees feel a sense of belonging and contribute to a culture that values differences, ideas, and experiences. We intentionally seek out diverse perspectives and skills on our teams, knowing that it makes us stronger as an organization and better equipped to serve our neighbors in need. We encourage individuals from historically under-represented communities and individuals with lived experience of hunger to apply.