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Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association

MEALS DRIVER

Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544


Posting date: October 2, 2024

Closing date: October 16, 2024

Position summary

The Meals on Wheels Driver will deliver meals to all sites and clients in a safe and efficient manner and explicitly adhere to MIFA's vehicle operations manual.

Major responsibilities and related tasks

Maintain safe driving habits; be aware of vehicles around you, maintain speed within legal limits, do not use cell phone while driving, use your seat belt

Report any traffic violations or incidents immediatelyWhile loading supplies and food containers into van, do so safely, using proper lifting techniques (bending knees, using two hands, feet firmly planted)Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection form to ensure vehicle safetyComplete the odometer reading form dailyMaintain appropriate fuel levels and secure assigned gas cardCommunicate with supervisor any maintenance needed; maintain daily cleanliness of vehicle, picking up trash and debris insideDeliver meals on time and efficiently maintain time schedule so meals arrive in a timely manner.

Run route within rated time (not to exceed 5 hours and 30 minutes daily unless authorized in advance)Check hot and cold meal counts for accuracy against assigned routeEnsure all temperature-controlled food devices are clean and working properlyReturn empty temperature-controlled devices and used utensils to the kitchen daily when returning from your route. Place equipment in designated area.Secure donations and log donations in upon return from your deliveries with office personnel verifying donation amountCommunicate effectively with director on route changes needed, problems, etc.Willing to drive/deliver at congregate or home-delivered meal sites; cross-train on various routesEmbrace the use of technology

Log in to Mobile Meals app for assigned route detailsFinalize daily completion of assigned route in Mobile Meals appDocument in Mobile Meals app any changes or challenges and finally sign signature page, submit, and log out.Conduct monthly wellness checks in Mobile Meals app to document daily living needs of clientsUse Paylocity to maintain accurate time sheet recordsOther responsibilities

Promote and display professional conduct and attitude that is conducive to teamwork and the meeting of organizational and departmental goals.Ability to welcome and respect people of diverse ages and races with sensitivity to civic and cultural issuesAbility to read a map book, schedule and to follow directions.Attend monthly meetings (safety, training, company updates, new procedures)Other duties assigned to meet goals of the departmentSupervisory responsibilities

N/A

Salary: $16.00 hourly

Requirements

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalentSix months experience in a driver related capacityValid driver's license with F endorsementFirst Aid/CPR certification eligibility

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

Physical demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk (or means to transport oneself); sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 15 to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision.

Work environment : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Position may also require ongoing or periodic exposure to high crime environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moderate to high levels of stress during peak periods, and atypical work hours are periodically required.

MIFA employment guidelines

MIFA is an equal opportunity employer. MIFA is a non-smoking facility.

Employment documents:

(1) Application and/or resume; (2) I-9; (3) Form W-4; (4) Official transcripts verifying education if education is a requirement of the job.

Employment authorization and identification:

Current federal law requires that documents be presented which verify both employment authorization and identification. One or more of the following documents must be presented before employment: Social Security card, state driver's license/identification, U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, other U.S. government document.

Please note that it is the practice of MIFA not to allow the employment of relatives or of those living at the same address other than in the job classifications of special, temporary, or substitute.

To Apply:

Job Opportunities (mifa.org)

Human Resources Department

910 Vance Ave/Memphis, TN 38126