Transportation Associate

Transportation Associate - Casual, Part-Time and Full Time positions available

Food Security Viewfield · Esquimalt, British Columbia 

The Transportation Associate is an operations and logistics position within the Food Security department, responsible for the collection and transportation of product for distribution through The Food Security Distribution Centre.  The individual must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, as they will be interacting with our valued grocery partners, donors, members of the public, fellow staff and volunteers across 3 locations and several departments to ensure the efficient collection, organization and redistribution of product.  The Transportation Associate must possess and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective operations with our staff and volunteers, specifically the Food Rescue warehouse team, Food Rescue Manager, and Guest Services Coordinator.    

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Be an ambassador for The Mustard Seed Street Church in the community  

• Safe and courteous operation of The Mustard Seed’s vehicles  

• Health and Safety – work practices and cleanliness of vehicles and equipment  

• Responsible for the well-being and safety of all staff, volunteers, clients and donors during pick-ups and deliveries  

• Collaborate with Shipping/Receiving and colleagues to ensure efficient collection and distribution of product through established methods  

• Completion of both truck inspection/trip sheets and Route Check-list daily  

• Ability to manage time on route and complete route in a safe and timely fashion 

• Attending and participating in all relevant Mustard Seed Street Church meetings and training opportunities available  

• Participate in employee and program evaluation process  

• Other duties as
   

Qualifications  

• Required – BC Driver’s license and acceptable abstract   

• Required – functioning cell phone and active phone plan 

• Required – Experience driving 5, 3 & 1 ton trucks; experience driving a Sprinter Van; experience in vehicle inspection and completing inspection sheets  

• Asset– Current forklift and power jack certification with experience completing inspection sheets (or a willingness to obtain) 

• Warehouse experience an asset   

• Food Handling Safety Certificate (or willingness to obtain) 

Key Competencies   

• Excellent problem-solving skills 

• Ability to work under pressure 

• Ability to take positive initiative and provide recommendations 

• Strong and demonstrable work ethic 

• Responsible and accountable 

• Compassionate and kind demeanor 

Terms of Employment  

• Must be willing to sign the staff code of conduct 

• This position reports to: Food Rescue Manager 

• Term: Casual, PT or Full-Time 

• Must read and agree to following The Mustard Seed policies which are a living, changing document 

• The Mustard Seed Street Church follows BC Employment Standards 

• Must provide an acceptable criminal record check, including the level of clearance to work with vulnerable people
   

• Must provide completed Medical Assessment form from your Medical Practitioner