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Food Market Driver at Hopelink in Kirkland, WA
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Food Market Driver
Regular Full-Time · Location: Kirkland, WA, US
Title: Food Market Driver
Location: Kirkland, WA. This is an onsite only position.
Work schedule: Full time, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Who we are: Since 1971, Hopelink has provided stability-building programs for people experiencing poverty, immigrants and refugees, and people with disabilities. We are the largest nonprofit in North and East King County.
Make an impact in your community! Hopelink equips people to exit poverty through comprehensive services, impactful partnerships, and advocacy for equitable opportunities for all. Join us!
Hopelink programs work in tandem to fill gaps, supporting each family or individual’s unique needs. These include food, energy, and financial assistance, housing with case management, mobility management, non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), Dial-a-Ride Transit (DART), English for work, family development, and financial capabilities. To learn more, go to https://www.hopelink.org/
The career opportunity:
The Food Market Driver operates, loads, and unloads a 24’ delivery box truck and makes pick-ups and deliveries of food, supplies, and other food and non-food materials. The Food Market Driver also performs order picking and building at the central warehouse. This is a combination of deliveries and warehouse work for our free food markets serving the greater eastside, including Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, Carnation, and Shoreline. Fun team and fast paced.
What qualities we are looking for: We’d love to hear from you. So, if you are interested in this position, but don’t meet every single point on this job posting, please still get in touch. We would be happy to connect and see if you could be a great fit. We offer paid training!
- Minimum of 1 year of experience driving a delivery truck or similar vehicle. No special license is required; driver safety training provided.
- At least 5 years of general driving experience.
- Ability to lift 60 pounds regularly.
- Pallet jack experience preferred. (training provided)
- Forklift experience preferred. (training provided)
- Valid driver’s license with proof of good driving record; proof of current personal automobile liability insurance.
Examples of what you will be doing:
- Operate company delivery vehicles according to safe driving practices and follows all traffic laws.
- Keep Warehouse clean and organized.
- Weekly order-building for Hopelink’s five brick and mortar food markets.
- Assist Warehouse Manager with management of perishable and non-perishable inventory.
- Assist with monthly and annual inventory reports.
- Lift up to 60 pounds using safe and effective loading and unloading techniques.
- Complete necessary paperwork; assure accuracy of invoices.
- Assure proper maintenance and cleanliness of vehicle. Responsible for fueling each truck.
- Pick-up and delivery are made via loading docks and/or by use of vehicle lift gate.
- Operate manual and electric pallet-jacks.
How you will be compensated: Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
- Compensation: $26.48 per hour
- Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays,
- Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period
- Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage
- Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes
- Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching
- Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities
Hopelink Values:
Growth & Human Potential
Relationships Built in Trust
Culture of Belonging
Quality of Our Work
Community-Centered
Fiscal & Data Stewardship
Hopelink is a Fair-Chance Employer. We conduct post-offer, role-related screening for all positions in compliance with applicable law. Prior involvement with the justice system does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment.
We are actively building an environment that welcomes and encourages the involvement and success of all individuals and respects the new possibilities that are created when diverse people, beliefs and values are included. Home Page - Hopelink