Driver & Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

About Operation Food Search :

Founded in 1981, Operation Food Search is a hunger relief organization that provides food, nutrition education and innovative programs in order to reduce food insecurity and increase equitable access to food. We serve 200,000 people every month through a network of 330 partners in 27 counties in Missouri and Illinois. We use a combination of immediate food assistance and supportive services, while also working on long-term solutions and systemic changes to help solve the problem of hunger.

Our Mission is to heal hunger with innovative and collaborative solutions that provide food today and help create a hunger-free tomorrow.

Our Vision is a region where everyone has equitable access to the food they need to lead healthy lives.

Our Goals are to :

• Meet the immediate need for food for children, individuals and families by providing high-quality nutrition through our distribution network.
• Empower long-term skills through nutrition education and by teaching how to shop and prepare healthy food on a budget.
• Champion change through advocacy, innovative programs and by addressing systemic inequities.

For more information about OFS, please visit our website at www.operationfoodsearch.org.

Position Summary :

The Driver and Warehouse Associate is responsible for running daily distribution of product to OFS' network of community food partners as well as making daily donation pickups, product deliveries to and from organizations and ensuring all products are stored appropriately. They will ensure that product is distributed safely and efficiently and will be responsible for the collection of data on outgoing product. Outside of distribution times, the Driver and Warehouse Associate will assist the Warehouse Manager in keeping a clean work environment and efficient operation.

Essential Functions :

Operate assigned refrigerated or dry-van truck on established daily routes to pick up donations from grocery stores, distributors, and other vendors.

Coordinate with the Agency Distribution Coordinator to schedule and execute agency equity deliveries-transporting food and supplies to partner agencies that qualify under our equity guidelines.

Upon arrival at OFS warehouse, work alongside the Inventory Specialist (IS) to unload all inbound donations and returns.

When not on active routes, assist the Warehouse team with general tasks-such as pallet-building, order staging, and rotating stock in cooler / freezer areas.

Maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements (e.g., air brake, refrigerated unit) at all times; notify HR immediately if any license or certification status changes.

Requirements :

Education and / or Experience :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Special Requirements :

Working Conditions and Physical Demands :

Benefits – FT Positions

Location : 1644 Lotsie Blvd., Overland, MO 63132

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.