Delivery Driver Commerce City, CO (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4915+East+52nd+Commerce+City+CO+USA+80022) ApplyJob TypePart-timeDescriptionWHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL?Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. Volunteers of America recognizes the senior who needs assistance with her grocery shopping in Fort Collins, and the student in Aurora who has never been to summer camp. We support Denver’s homeless veterans who have been underserved, and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.JOB SUMMARYThe Delivery Driver delivers meals and supplies from the Central Kitchen to scheduled delivery points for Volunteers of America Seniors' Nutrition, Meals on Wheels, Residential and Head Start Programs. The delivery driver packs, loads, and organizes agency vehicles to ensure scheduled and efficient completion of the route. The delivery driver cultivates and maintains communication and teamwork with clients, volunteers, coworkers, and community partners.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in packaging meals and milk to ensure meals are appropriately sealed and insulated to maintain food safety standards and counts are accurate. Verifies accurate counts.
Load packaged meals, milk and supplies on in vehicles, using drivers' checklist or route sheets to verify accuracy according to Volunteers of America specifications
Load delivery equipment into company vehicle to be transported to designated drop sites and homebound clients; ensures hot and cold packs are placed in appropriate delivery containers and organized for food safe delivery.
Safely drives company vehicle following all posted speed limits and general traffic laws on a published route schedule to deliver meals and supplies in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain cleanliness of company vehicle and delivery equipment according to posted cleaning schedule.
Report any safety or mechanical issues to supervisor through completion of daily vehicle checks and weekly completion of an agency vehicle check list.
Deliver mail from the Central Kitchen to dining centers, volunteers and program participants; returns mail and client contribution locked bags from dining centers, volunteers and program participants to Central Kitchen.
Deliver/Assist with volunteer route meals delivery when a volunteer is unable to deliver. unavailable
Report changing conditions or delivery problem issues with dining centers, volunteers and program participants to supervisor immediately upon return to Central Kitchen.
Assist in pick-up and delivery of program food and supply inventory stored offsite.
Behave in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner at all times in contacts with dining centers, volunteers, program participants and the general public to foster a positive image and maintain good relationships.
Maintain ongoing communication with coordinators and administrative personnel.
Predictable, consistent attendance.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements· Ability to pass background check, annual MVR without major violations.· Must be at least 18 years old and provide a valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of insurance.· Ability to read, write and follow instructions.· Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds throughout scheduled shift.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkFull-Time-30 hours, Monday - Friday, hours are generally between 6:00 am to 2:00 pmPosition Salary Range:$18.29 - $19.00Benefit eligibility is based on job type/statusVacation Time/Separate Sick TimePaid Holidays/Floating Holidays/Personal DaysTuition AssistancePension Plan403b Retirement Plan with Agency MatchHealth, Dental, Vision, Pet InsurancesLife Insurance/Accident Insurance/Short & Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program/Employee Discount ProgramPublic Service Loan ForgivenessFully Company Paid Unlimited Mental Health Benefits for Employees on the VOAC Health PlanVolunteers of America is an EEO/AA EmployerPOSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLEDSalary Description$18.29-$19.00