The Salvation Army Central Territory
Food Service Driver
The Salvation Army Central Territory, Monroe, Michigan, United States, 48162
Job Description
Position Summary:
Pick up and deliver meals from the Detroit Harbor Light location to the Monroe Harbor Light location.
Essential Responsibilities:
Drive van on route making predetermined stops according to scheduleLoad and unload meals on the vanPick up and/or delivery of donated items as assignedComplete daily maintenance check of van and report problems to designated personMaintain cleanliness of van while on route and thoroughly clean truck after route is completedSafely operate vehicle and follow all ruling roadAdditional Responsibilities:
Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission and Positional StatementsPossess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light policies and proceduresQualifications:
Ability to get along with peopleDependabilityGood communication skillsTB Test and police clearance requiredAuthorization to work in the United StatesEducation/Experience:
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalentComputer Skills:
Basic computer skills requiredCertificates and Licenses:
Valid Michigan Chauffeur license and approved by The Salvation Army MVRPhysical Demands :
Must be able to lift 50 poundsAbility to bend, reach, stoop and stand for long periods of timeFrequent filling, shifting, and moving of pots and equipmentAbility to safely operate a motor vehicle in accordance with the MDOT regulationsWork Environment:
Ability to adapt to rapid temperature changes and work in temperature extremesExposure to smoke, steam, cleaning chemical fumes, food allergens, airborne eye, ear, nose, and throat irritantsAdditional Information
The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:
Health Care Benefits which include:
MedicalDentalVisionHearingFlexible spending accountsAFLACVoluntary life insurance benefitsShort-Term and Long-Term Disability optionsPet InsurancePension 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 employmentThe 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 DiscountsPaid 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, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
Mission Statement:
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.
Position Summary:
Pick up and deliver meals from the Detroit Harbor Light location to the Monroe Harbor Light location.
Essential Responsibilities:
Drive van on route making predetermined stops according to scheduleLoad and unload meals on the vanPick up and/or delivery of donated items as assignedComplete daily maintenance check of van and report problems to designated personMaintain cleanliness of van while on route and thoroughly clean truck after route is completedSafely operate vehicle and follow all ruling roadAdditional Responsibilities:
Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission and Positional StatementsPossess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light policies and proceduresQualifications:
Ability to get along with peopleDependabilityGood communication skillsTB Test and police clearance requiredAuthorization to work in the United StatesEducation/Experience:
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalentComputer Skills:
Basic computer skills requiredCertificates and Licenses:
Valid Michigan Chauffeur license and approved by The Salvation Army MVRPhysical Demands :
Must be able to lift 50 poundsAbility to bend, reach, stoop and stand for long periods of timeFrequent filling, shifting, and moving of pots and equipmentAbility to safely operate a motor vehicle in accordance with the MDOT regulationsWork Environment:
Ability to adapt to rapid temperature changes and work in temperature extremesExposure to smoke, steam, cleaning chemical fumes, food allergens, airborne eye, ear, nose, and throat irritantsAdditional Information
The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:
Health Care Benefits which include:
MedicalDentalVisionHearingFlexible spending accountsAFLACVoluntary life insurance benefitsShort-Term and Long-Term Disability optionsPet InsurancePension 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 employmentThe 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 DiscountsPaid 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, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
Mission Statement:
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.