Driver Associate

Description About us: People Serving People is the largest and most comprehensive emergency shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Minnesota and a dedicated leader in homeless prevention. If you want to help transform communities and see families thrive, then People Serving People is the place for you. What do we need: The primary focus of this position is to operate People Serving People's vehicles and pick up, unload, and manage the various types of inventory going in and out of People Serving People's Emergency Shelters and other operating locations.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work on your own reliably and with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Pick up and record donations from donors as deemed necessary by the Facilities Manager & Assistant Manager, Food Services Manager, and the Advancement Department. Sort and distribute donations to the proper departments. Redistribute unneeded donations to other not-for-profit organizations. Unload and oversee the distribution of all deliveries.

Operate company vehicles safely and responsibly at all times. Perform basic vehicle maintenance and maintain records of company vehicles. Keep company vehicles maintained properly. Assist the facilities team as needed. Other Qualifications: Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Computer Skills : Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Basic computer skills, including ability to check email. Class D or better driver’s license. Able to be DOT Certified and must maintain active certification at all times. Minimum two years’ experience driving a delivery truck. One year of warehouse and inventory management. Physical ability for high mobility. Able to lift 75 pounds on a regular basis.

Able to complete annual motor vehicle records checks and maintain a clean driving record. Able to complete a pre-employment background check. Be able to work in extreme temperatures. Physical ability for high mobility to be able to stand and move throughout 8-hour shift. Experience working with people from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Experience working with homeless families and/or individuals preferred. Authorized to operate the variety of company vehicles Pay and Benefits: $25.00 per hour Full-Time, Monday

• Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Medical, dental, and vision insurance available. Company-paid life and disability insurance. 401(k) with employer contribution at 6 months. Competitive PTO program. Reduced cost parking or metro pass. Cellphone reimbursement. Reduced childcare rates. Financial wellness benefit. The chance to make a real difference in the community.