Food Rescue Van Driver

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Philadelphia, PA

Start your day by doing good in your community! Join a vibrant team dedicated to driving our mission of feeding local communities while diverting over 2 million pounds of fresh food from landfills each week. Sharing Excess is a national non-profit organization focused on rescuing surplus food from grocery stores, restaurants, wholesalers, and farmers, redistributing it to those in need.

Having rescued over 180 million pounds of food to date, we are committed to tackling food insecurity and waste across the country.

Position Overview

Food Rescue Van Drivers play a critical role in our weekend operations by collecting surplus food donations directly from retail grocery partners and delivering them to local community organizations.

This is a fast-paced, physically active, mission-driven position requiring safe driving, consistent lifting, and strong customer service. Drivers operate non-CDL cargo vans, hand-load and unload food donations, and use our custom mobile app to log pickups and deliveries in real time.

You will be a trusted, friendly face representing Sharing Excess at retail stores and community partner sites, ensuring food is handled with care, accuracy, and professionalism.

• Safely operate a non-CDL cargo van to complete assigned retail pickup and delivery routes
• Hand-load and unload boxes, crates, and perishable food items (up to 50 lbs repeatedly)
• Follow strict food safety and handling protocols
• Use Sharing Excess’ custom mobile app to log donations and complete route tracking
• Maintain timely pickups and deliveries according to assigned schedules
• Assess food quality and communicate any concerns to dispatch or management
• Serve as a professional, courteous representative of Sharing Excess at all partner locations
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of the vehicle
• Communicate route updates, delays, or issues in real time
• Adhere to all DOT, state, and local driving regulations

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean driving record (no major violations in past 3 years; subject to MVR check)
• 2 years of driving experience preferred (delivery or route driving a plus)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
• Comfortable with early morning start times
• Strong time management and reliability — weekend attendance is essential
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Comfort using mobile apps and route tracking tools
• Familiarity with Philadelphia roadways is a plus
• CDL not required

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Hours may vary slightly depending on route volume and partner needs

Compensation

• $22–$24.50/hour (based on experience)
• Part-time, hourly, non-exempt
• Paid Time Off, 5 days per year after 90 days of employment 
• 401k options after meeting requirements for eligibility 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sharing Excess is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.