Food Transporter

Job description

Meal Transporter (Meals on Wheels) Would you like to make a difference in the lives of older adults in Jackson County? Join the team of Meal Transporters (AKA Meals on Wheels).

Schedule:

• No weekends, evenings, or holiday work!
• Weekdays, 25 hours per week, with variable hours based on client needs.

Job Responsibilities:

Under supervision of the Nutrition Services Manager, operates vehicle to transport meals to nutrition sites and Meals on Wheels client homes. Packs and loads food containers, communicates client status with Department on Aging personnel, and completes various required forms.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Ability to stoop, bend and lift meal boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

This is a non-exempt bargaining unit position with the AFSCME Bargaining Unit, Pay Grade A. We offer excellent benefits, including investment plan options, PTO accrual and paid holidays UPON HIRE! All other benefits, including use of accrued PTO and insurance (medical/prescription/dental/vision insurance), are effective following 90 calendar days of employment and successfully passing the probationary period.

CORE BENEFITS (provided at no cost):

• Wellness Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (based on budgeted hours and length of service)
• Paid bereavement leave
• Education Assistance of up to $3,000 annually

OPTIONAL BENEFITS (cost share required):

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care)
• Health Savings Account
• Consumerism Card
• Legal Shield & ID Shield

Part-time employees are offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution/401a Plan with voluntary contributions to our 457 Plan. For full benefit details, go to https://www.mijackson.org/439/Employment-Benefits