Food Market Driver

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Full Time Regular | Kirkland, WA, US

Hopelink is a nonprofit organization committed to helping individuals and families achieve greater stability and success through comprehensive services.

About the role

The Food Market Driver operates a 24’ delivery box truck, making pickups and deliveries of food and non‑food supplies, and performs order picking and building at the central warehouse. The position combines delivery and warehouse work, serving several community food markets.

What qualities we are looking for

We’d love to hear from you. If you are interested but don’t meet every point, please still get in touch. We offer paid training.

• Minimum 1 year of experience driving a delivery truck or similar vehicle. No special license required; driver safety training provided.
• At least 5 years of general driving experience.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds regularly.
• Pallet jack experience preferred (training provided).
• Forklift experience preferred (training provided).
• Valid driver’s license with proof of good driving record; proof of current personal automobile liability insurance.

Examples of what you will be doing

• Operate delivery vehicles safely and comply with traffic laws.
• Keep the warehouse clean and organized.
• Build weekly orders for five brick-and-mortar food markets.
• Assist the warehouse manager with perishable and non-perishable inventory management.
• Assist with monthly and annual inventory reports.
• Lifting up to 60 pounds using safe loading and unloading techniques.
• Complete necessary paperwork and ensure invoice accuracy.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and handle fueling.
• Pick‑up and delivery via loading docks or vehicle lift gate.
• Operate manual and electric pallet‑jacks.

How you will be compensated

• Compensation: $26.48 per hour
• Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays.
• Up to 7 paid float days available immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 1 month waiting period.
• Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with employer match; life, disability & accident coverage.
• Wellness program; employee resource groups; employee assistance program; employee discount opportunities; training classes.
• Internal career opportunities; professional development; leadership development; career path coaching.
• Annual performance reviews with merit increase opportunities.

Hopelink is a Fair‑Chance Employer. We conduct post‑offer, role‑related screening for all positions in compliance with applicable law. Prior involvement with the justice system does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment. We are actively building an environment that welcomes and encourages the involvement and success of all individuals and respects diversity.