Delivery Specialist
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Delivery Specialist

The Delivery Specialist directly supports the pantry by packing, loading, and delivering pantry groceries to pre-determined clients, per current Aid in Milan delivery programs. Prompt professionalism is given at each stop, and courteous and safe driving and parking are expected.

Job Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Pantry Manager, load the van with appropriate orders, ensuring that bags are secure and orders stay together.
• Travel to delivery destinations per written Delivery Schedule, provided by Pantry Manager.
• Log miles daily.
• Record delivery times as indicated on the Delivery Schedule.
• Maintain (two) Aid in Milan vans by ensuring they are clean, filled with gas, oil changes performed on a timely basis, air in tires maintained at an appropriate level, correct documentation is kept in the vehicles, and other vehicle maintenance as needed.
• Inform Executive Director of other vehicle maintenance as it is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to present a professional appearance to the community including appearance of van and delivery assistance devices.
• Ability to protect client and volunteer confidentiality (information and communications).
• Knowledge of Aid in Milan pantry delivery processes.
• Ability to lift groceries in and out of vans, and up stairs.
• Ability to organize and maintain deliveries in a logical order.
• Detail oriented.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Ability to provide supervision and direction to volunteers.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Volunteer or staff experience working in a human services organization preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

This position requires possession of a valid Michigan driver's license to travel within the Milan area, Washtenaw, and Monroe Counties. Infrequently, travel may be outside of these counties for meetings or training. The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience that could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job shall be considered.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Duties require lifting up to 50 pounds for moving supplies used in services. The physical demands and work environment described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected Work Schedule

The Delivery Specialist will maintain an average of 6-8 total hours per week, with a schedule of: Mondays ~ 2 hours, depending on the delivery location Tuesdays 9:00am - 11:00am Deliveries Can be flexible on day and time. Deliveries take about 4 hours to complete.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.