Food Rescue Volunteer Driver

Food Rescue Volunteer Drivers who carefully drive WayForward vehicles to pick up food from local retail food partners and unload the food at WayForward will help make these critical donations available to community members who need help keeping food on the table.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Represent WayForward values at all times including when interacting with retail food rescue donors
• Safely drive, load, unload, and park the WayForward truck or van, as needed
• Work as part of a team to complete all tasks in a safe manner (including team lifting)
• Follow established procedures and the direction of the Food Access Manager

REQUIREMENTS: 

• No previous experience is required though some experience driving a large truck is ideal (a special license is not required to drive the WayForward truck or van)
• Current driver’s license with at least 5 years of driving experience 
• Must be 21+ years of age
• Able to regularly lift 40+ pounds
• Willingness to become trained on a manual/electric pallet jack and the liftgate on the WayForward truck
• Able to stand and walk throughout the shift
• Commitment to WayForward values including dignity, racial equity, inclusion