Food Service Driver

Food Service Driver

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Pick up and deliver meals from the Detroit Harbor Light location to the Monroe Harbor Light location.

• Drive van on route making predetermined stops according to schedule
• Load and unload meals on the van
• Pick up and/or deliver donated items as assigned
• Complete daily maintenance check of van and report problems to designated person
• Maintain cleanliness of van while on route and thoroughly clean truck after route is completed
• Safely operate vehicle and follow all ruling road regulations

• Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission and Positional Statements
• Possess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light policies and procedures

• Ability to get along with people
• Dependability
• Good communication skills
• TB Test and police clearance required
• Authorization to work in the United States

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

• Basic computer skills required

• Valid Michigan Chauffeur license and approved by The Salvation Army MVR

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop and stand for long periods of time
• Frequent filling, shifting, and moving of pots and equipment
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in accordance with the MDOT regulations

• Ability to adapt to rapid temperature changes and work in temperature extremes
• Exposure to smoke, steam, cleaning chemical fumes, food allergens, airborne eye, ear, nose, and throat irritants

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after 90 days of employment.
• Up to 4 earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after 90 days of employment.
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back‑to‑work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.