Driver - Meals on Wheels Program

About Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
Since 1941, the mission of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada has been to serve those in need - the most vulnerable - regardless of race, religion or creed. This leading community resource offers help and hope with dignity as it strives to meet the diverse needs of men, women and children in Southern Nevada. Through the generosity of foundations, grants, organizations and individual donors, Catholic Charities operates 16 programs providing support to more than 4,500 people daily and encompassing
four core areas: Family Services, Food Services, Immigration and Refugee Services and Homeless and Housing Services.Catholic Charities also operates the largest Meals on Wheels program and Emergency Shelter Services in Southern Nevada. For additional information, please visit CatholicCharities.com.
Position Summary:
The Utility Driver picks-up and delivers all product used in the delivery of the Meals on Wheels (MOW) program to clients, oversees the proper storage of product in the warehouse, stages and delivers orders to various departments and fills in, on a relief basis, in the delivery of meals to MOW Clients.Additionally, this position assists the Meals on Wheels management team in maintaining a clean, orderly and structured warehouse environment. As well as, assisting, supporting, and providing CCSN internal and external customers with any and all vehicle required transportation needs.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Safely drive Agency vehicles up to 30 feet in length.
• Pick up and deliver product, in a prompt and orderly fashion, while maintaining quality control measures as defined by management.
• Assist with loading meals and other food product, along with other items that are needed for each day's delivery.
• Assist in the delivery of product to clients when needed due to business activity and/or shortage of drivers.
• Deliver meal bags and any other items to service recipients per the delivery route sheet, following all established delivery and client service procedures.
• Operate in a safe and proficient manner the equipment used within the warehouse environment such as manual and electric pallet jacks, pallet scales and other equipment as designated by the program manager.
• Support Campus Program operations by transporting supplies, product, clients, employees, or others to various destinations, as needed.
• Transport any Campus related items to the dump or recycling center(s), as needed.
• Assist with warehouse duties, as needed.
• Adhere to company policies regarding asset protection and inventory of goods.
• Learn and competently operate the software system within the warehouse.
• Maintain a high degree of safety awareness and practices.
• Assist in the cleaning of Agency vehicles.
• Protect all confidential information, company property and electronic data.
• Other related duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Count proficiently, multi-task between duties and work under time sensitive deadlines.
• Operate software, specialty and commercial products such as Microsoft Office.
• Possess excellent customer services and communication skills.
• Exercise sound judgment and be able to work autonomously.
• Flexible with changes of direction and task priorities.
• Prioritize work and meet necessary deadlines.

Qualifications:

• High School Education or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of driving experience with work experience in a warehouse, delivery or related equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 25 years old with a valid State of Nevada driver's license and able to drive routes when necessary. Must also have and maintain current minimum Nevada state required auto insurance.
• Must be familiar enough with Las Vegas and surrounding areas to ensure efficient routing and navigation for deliveries.

Physical Requirements:

• Job duties are performed in a warehouse that can reach extreme temperatures, hot or cold.Dirt, dust and debris may be present within the environment.
• Must have ability to drive a vehicle throughout entire shift. Must be able to get in and out of delivery vehicle repeatedly throughout the day as necessary.
• Ability to continuously sit and/or stand.Ability to climb stairs as needed.Walking, bending, and lifting are required when dealing with merchandise and processing of purchasing and donated goods.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, clients and delivery personnel.
• Work environment entails outdoors, office, vehicle and meeting environments.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, drivers, staff and volunteers is critical.
• Regularly lifts 30 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.May occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

This position is full time and pays $18.00 per hour.
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada offers an excellent benefits package including insurance benefits, paid time off and retirement plan.
CCSN is a drug free and equal opportunity employer. This isa safety sensitive position; therefore the pre-employment drug test does include testing for marijuana. All employees must past the drug test and background check prior to employment.