Nutrition Driver

Description

This part-time, at-will position supports consistent, reliable meal service across the agency’s nutrition operations and ensures the accurate and timely delivery of meals and supplies to Nutrition Sites while maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service. The Driver supports daily program operations by verifying delivery accuracy, communicating

issues promptly, and ensuring the agency vehicle remains in proper working conditions. The role

contributes to the efficiency and reliability of the Nutrition Program by maintaining dependable delivery

routes and clear communication with supervisory staff. Through safe driving practices and attention to

detail, the Driver helps ensure that essential nutrition services are delivered consistently to the

community.

The Driver is responsible for safely delivering food and supplies (before 11:00 a.m.) to assigned

Nutrition Sites and ensure all products are placed in the correct storage locations. The incumbent

must promptly report any delivery errors or anticipated delays to the Director to support timely

corrective action. The role includes performing routine vehicle upkeep and coordinating major

service needs with the Director. Additionally, the Driver is expected to operate agency vehicles

responsibly and in full compliance with all traffic laws and safety standards. REAL Services will

not be responsible for any ticket the driver incurs while working. Employee will perform their

duty duties in accordance with the Allowable and Unallowable Activities for the service provided,

specifically, the Home Delivered Meals section of the most recent version of the Indiana Health

Coverage Programs, Provider Reference Manual, Home and Community Based Services Waivers

("Waiver Manual").

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• Previous experience in delivery driving preferred.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and handle unexpected situations calmly.
• Familiarity with 5-county area, route planning, navigation, and time management.

Work requires driving in varying weather and traffic conditions while meeting delivery schedules and

ensuring accuracy of food and supply distribution. The position involves physical activity, including

loading, unloading, and placing items in designated storage areas. Attention to detail is essential for

monitoring vehicle condition, identifying delivery discrepancies, and following safety and operational

procedures. The incumbent must maintain effective communication with the Director and consistently

demonstrate safe driving practices.

• With MOW kitchen and office staff
• With Site Directors and Volunteers

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met

by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing

the duties of this job, the employee is usually seated while driving but must be on their feet while

loading their vehicle or delivering the food and supplies. Some physical effort is required. Regular and

reoccurring travel required.

• Successful candidate must submit to a pre-employment drug screening, limited criminal history check, driver check, National Sex Offender Registry check, SAM and OIG exclusion screenings. Must pass and maintain compliance with the agency’s background check policy.
• Proof of educational credentials is required at employment.
• Valid driver's license and a dependable vehicle required.
• Must meet the Agency’s required car insurance coverage level at time employment begins and maintain it throughout the duration of employment (Liability Coverage: $100,000/$300,000/$100,000).
• This position has a 90-day probationary period.