Food Rescue Route Driver

Summary: Looking for meaningful work that gets you moving, connects you to your community, and makes a daily impact? As a Food Rescue Route Driver, you'll serve as the face of the Food Bank for Larimer County—driving purpose as much as you drive a truck. Each day, you help ensure good food reaches those who need it most through our No-Cost Market and agency partners.

You'll operate a standard 26’ non-CDL box truck to collect and deliver rescued food from generous grocery stores, farms, restaurants, and statewide donors. You’ll ensure this food is safe, sorted, and shared with care. This role is about more than logistics—it’s about helping to nourish neighbors and reduce food waste across Larimer County.

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt; hourly

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour plus competitive benefits.

Spanish Bilingual differential: $0.75 per hour (as eligible)

Position Type: Full-time; 40 hours per work week

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri; 6:00a-2:30p with the ability to flex hours to accommodate business needs.

Location: Fort Collins No-Cost Market - 1301 Blue Spruce Fort Collins, CO 80524 primarily, but will work at various partner sites in Larimer County with intermittent presence in all 3 organizational locations.

Remote Eligibility: This position is not eligible to work from home.

Reports To: Food Procurement & Transportation Manager

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRANSPORTATION & OPERATIONS (95%)

• Safely operate a 26’ box truck to transport rescued food from local and statewide partners to our warehouse, No-Cost Market, and community agencies.
• Represent the Food Bank with professionalism and kindness, acting as a critical bridge between donors, partners, and the organization.
• Inspect and handle donated food according to food safety standards; ensure proper temperatures, storage, and handling at every stage.
• Maintain a current Food Safety Certification and adhere to Feeding America’s donation guidelines.
• Support occasional special events that may occur during evenings or weekends.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). including licensing, logs, inspections, and routine vehicle maintenance.
• Keep vehicles clean and operational, reporting any issues promptly.
• Accurately document all food collected and delivered; enter data into our tracking system.
• Communicate frequently with the transportation team about changes, delays, or issues that arise during routes.
• Support general warehouse operations, including inventory, loading/unloading, and organization.

GENERAL (5%)

• Maintain adherence to FBLC safety, OSHA, and food safety standards, prioritizing safety for oneself and others, including when operating company equipment or vehicles.
• When representing the organization in local, state, and regional collaborations, take care to embody organizational values.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to various viewpoints, including those shaped by different generations and cultures, while delivering exceptional customer service through kindness and engagement in all stakeholder interactions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES: Key competencies for this role include operational excellence, attention to detail, strong partner relations, clear communication, and the flexibility and reliability needed to succeed in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent required. At least 1 year of professional driving experience is preferred. Experience operating a forklift is a plus.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

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