Truck Driver - Partners for Hunger Relief

At the San Diego Rescue Mission, we are driven by a profound belief in compassion, service, and the transformative power of Jesus' love. Our mission goes beyond charity; it is a calling to love our neighbors and provide hope and healing to those experiencing homelessness. We are committed to creating a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation, ensuring that our programs serve as safe havens for men, women, and children in need.
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of those in need? Join our team at San Diego Rescue Mission as a Warehouse Truck Driver for our Partner for Hunger Relief program! We're looking for energetic individuals who are passionate about serving the community, providing essential support to our mission of feeding the hungry and providing clothing to those experiencing homelessness.
Responsibilities:
As a Warehouse Truck Driver, you'll play a crucial role in our daily operations:

• Responsible for food and material donation pickups in San Diego County.
• Safely load, unload, and pack trucks to ensure the integrity of donations.
• Maintain regular communication with warehouse personnel and follow all food handling guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service to donors and complete daily food pickup reports.
• Adhere to safety measures and maintain truck inspections log according to state and federal regulations.
• Flexibility to work in the warehouse and assist with food distribution as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Minimum two-year work experience as a truck driver in a 26' box truck, preferably for a food service establishment.
• Previous experience with the homeless, substance abusers, mentally ill, and/or dually diagnosed preferred.
• Nonprofit experience preferred.
• Current Food Handler's card and Forklift certification.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to coordinate and direct complex tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and be trained.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Provide information to the public by answering questions and requests.
• Regular, timely attendance.

EEO Statement
The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian ministry. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (which included breastfeeding, or a medial condition related to breastfeeding), marital status, parental status, military status, veteran's status, pregnancy, medication condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
However, as a registered non-profit religious organization, SDRM does reserve the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles.
Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e (a)), SDRM has the right to, and does hire only candidates who agree with SDRM's Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.
Background Check Disclaimer
SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. If you accept a position with SDRM, as part of your conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check AND a California Livescan Fingerprint.
You will be provided the following notifications as an example:
1. You will be provided with appropriate written notice of the company's intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.
2. Applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such check is performed.
Drug Screen Disclaimer
SDRM is a Nonprofit Religious Organization and as such, we require all employees to submit to our drug screen as a condition of employment once they have accepted a position with SDRM. Because of our religious affiliation, we do not allow employees to use or consume recreational or medicinal marijuana, along with all other federally recognized substances. You will be notified prior to any employment decisions if your drug screen is returned with negative findings. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.
E-VERIFY Statement
San Diego Rescue Mission participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.