Foodshare Careers

Driver Class 1

Toronto, Canada · Contract

Work authorization requiredDetected 22 days ago

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About the role

As a FoodShare Driver Class 1 on the Social Enterprise team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that fresh, healthy food reaches our diverse customers across Toronto.
This position combines driving and logistical coordination with meaningful customer engagement.
You will act as an ambassador for FoodShare's mission, providing excellent service and supporting the smooth delivery of produce and meals to community markets, schools, and individual households.

Follow up after deliveries to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve concerns Build and maintain strong relationships with community members and stakeholders.
Work With Us FoodShare strives to create a workspace that reflects the diversity of identities and lived experiences that exist within the communities we work alongside.

A valid Ontario G License, a minimum of 3+ years of insured experience, with no major driving infractions in the last 7 years.
A driver's Abstract will be required Repetitive tasks such as bending, crouching, lifting, and reaching.
We believe that those most affected by an issue must have access to paid positions in organizations tasked with challenging poverty and food insecurity.

Prepare and pack customer orders following the packing sheets and order documentation.
Load and unload skids by hand or with pump trucks/pallet jacks, following safety procedures.
Conduct quality control checks to ensure product integrity and accurate counts.
Complete daily delivery records and report delivery outcomes or issues.
Provide real-time updates on delivery status, especially in the event of delays.
Represent FoodShare with professionalism and warmth in every interaction.
Administrative Tasks Ensure all relevant documentation/records are maintained and kept in a secure location.
Follow proper cash handling and deposit protocols.
Submit drivers' gas receipts and related delivery expenses for reimbursement or recordkeeping.
Submit delivery-related reports and communicate any issues to the Orders Desk or Senior Driver Coordinator.

Vacation in pay (8%), paid days for wellness days & sick days and personal days will be pro-rated based on days worked/contract dates, and a daily lunch stipend.
Racialized people and others from equity-seeking groups are over-represented in food insecurity and poverty statistics, but are significantly under-represented in community-based food work.
Compensation at FoodShare At FoodShare we believe that taking an honest, transparent approach to our compensation structure improves morale and is key to building the trust that is foundational in advancing equity.
As part of FoodShare's commitment to equity all staff receive equal pay for equal work, therefore salaries and benefits are non-negotiable.
This step removes applicant personal details (names, email, addresses), educational & employment institutions, years of work experience, and personal interests to reduce potential for bias.

Deliver produce and meals on time to a range of destinations: households, wholesale customers, Community Food Markets, and schools.
Enhanced Customer Service Proactively contact customers ahead of deliveries to confirm instructions and accommodate special requests.
Educate customers about FoodShare products, including origin, nutrition, and use.
Collect and securely handle cash and cheques from customers.
We are committed to working to identify and dismantle systemic forms of oppression in the food system.
We are a living wage employer registered with the Ontario Living Wage Network.
This commitment to a living wage for all staff is an example of our values in action.

Qualifications Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience: Legally authorized to work in Canada

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