Nutition Access Driver

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.

The Nutrition Access Driver plays a key role in Operation Food Search’s mission to heal hunger by ensuring that healthy food reaches children, families, and individuals in need. This position is responsible for assisting with daily warehouse operations, including organizing and preparing orders for distribution. The role also includes safely and efficiently rescuing food donations from retail partners, transporting products, and delivering food to community partners and program sites. The associate driver represents Operation Food Search in the community and maintains strong relationships with donors, partners, and volunteers.

Ideal Candidate: This mission-driven role is ideal for someone who is dependable, hands-on, safety-focused, comfortable with daily driving and physical work, and committed to excellent service in the community.

Salary: 20.66 - 24.00 Primary Duties – Delivery Driving & Route Operations (Approximately 75%):

• Rescue donated food and products from grocery stores, food distributors, and other partners while ensuring accurate documentation of pounds collected.
• Support program operations through home delivery of food boxes to program participants.
• Deliver food and supplies to partner agencies and program sites in a timely and professional manner.
• Operate assigned vehicle to pick up and deliver donations in a timely and professional manner.
• Load and unload products using pallet jacks, dollies, and other equipment as needed.
• Safely operate OFS vehicles to complete assigned routes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure all deliveries meet food safety and quality standards, including proper handling of perishable items.
• Accurately complete route logs, delivery records, and donation receipts.
• Report on vehicle maintenance needs, accidents, or safety concerns promptly.
• Follow all traffic laws and OFS policies.
• Communicate with Nutrition Access Manager regarding any route changes, delays, or discrepancies.

Secondary Duties- Warehouse Support (25%)

• Prepare and stage orders for agency partners, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Support inventory control by assisting with counts, labeling, and data entry as needed.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and program staff to meet daily distribution goals.

Requirements Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; Class E license preferred not required.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional driving, delivery, or logistics experience.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks and managing a movement-heavy workload.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and respond quickly to changing needs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to assist with tasks across the organization.
• Ability to work independently on routes and collaboratively with program and warehouse staff.
• Reliable, punctual, and mission driven, with strong follow-through.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in serving the community.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks requiring bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed for offsite errands or vehicle support).
• Occasional evening or weekend availability may be requested for emergency response or special events.
• Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors.
• Frequent driving and lifting in a variety of weather conditions.
• Regular interaction with donors, partner agencies, and the public.
• Standard work hours with occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends.