DOT Driver MN

Direct Report: Warehouse Manager

Status: Full-Time /Non-Exempt (hourly)

Hourly Rate: $21.00 Hourly

Benefits: This is a benefit-eligible role. (Health, Dental, Vision, ST Disability/Life, PTO, & Holiday Pay)

Location: Twin Cities Metro Area; occasional Greater MN travel

Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday (occasional extended hours as needed, with overtime)

Loaves & Fishes is a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve free, healthy meals to Minnesotans where the need is greatest. We are guided by our vision that all people – regardless of socioeconomic, cultural, religious, or ethnic background – deserve to meet their basic needs for food, dignity, and respect. https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/

Loaves & Fishes is seeking a DOT Driver to support food rescue and logistics operations. This role is primarily responsible for transporting donated food from schools, retailers, manufacturers, restaurants, and community partners to Loaves & Fishes sites—redirecting safe, high-quality food from waste to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. The position is primarily driving-focused, with warehouse support provided as needed in coordination with Loaves & Fishes staff.

Drivers regularly interact with food donors and partners and are expected to represent Loaves & Fishes with professionalism, warmth, and respect. The ideal contractor is dependable, safety-focused, flexible, and motivated by mission-driven work that makes a tangible community impact.

• Demonstrate alignment with Loaves & Fishes’ mission by creating a welcoming atmosphere for all guests
• Work effectively with diverse communities, maintaining a guest-first mindset
• Support mission-driven programs through professional interactions with donors, partners, and staff.
• Build and maintain relationships with donation partners, representing Loaves & Fishes

• Pick up scheduled food donations using a Loaves & Fishes box truck, based on coordinated routes
• Comply with DOT regulations, food safety standards, and organizational policies during all transport activities
• Safely handle perishable food using thermometers, freezer blankets, and best practices
• Record temperatures of meat, dairy, and frozen products at pickup and delivery
• Weigh, sort, rotate, date-check, and properly store donated food
• Issue donation receipts and assist with required tracking and reporting
• Load and unload pallets, boxes, and bags into vehicles, coolers, freezers, or shelving
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of vehicles, warehouse, and loading dock areas
• Monitor vehicle condition and report maintenance needs to the primary point of contact
  
  Provide warehouse or logistics support as needed in coordination with staff

• Maintain required certifications (DOT, food safety, etc.)
• Communicate availability, route updates, and operational needs via phone, text, or email
• Submit required paperwork and documentation accurately and on time
• Participate in required safety, compliance, or operational briefings related to contracted work

• 2+ years of experience in driving, food operations, warehouse, logistics, or related work
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with staff
• Strong time management and organizational skills; adaptable to changing priorities
• Comfortable using basic computer systems and mobile devices
• Experience working with nonprofits, volunteers, or community partners preferred

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to perform the contracted services.

• Frequent lifting and…