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Part-Time Weekday Meal Delivery Driver – Proviso Township | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM | Company Vehicle

Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois
6 hours ago
Part-time
On-site
Melrose Park, IL, United States
Indeed

Looking for meaningful part-time work that gets you out in the community and helps older adults receive nutritious meals and a friendly smile? Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois (MOWFNI) is seeking a Home-Delivered Meals Driver for our PROVISO TOWNSHIP delivery route to help bring nutritious meals and a friendly wellness check to older adults. In this role, you will drive an assigned MOWFNI company vehicle, follow a prepared delivery route, use mobile delivery technology, and provide courteous, reliable service to the people we serve. NO CDL REQUIRED This position may be a good fit for someone seeking consistent supplemental work, a predictable school-day schedule, or meaningful part-time work in the community. If you enjoy driving, work well independently, pay attention to detail, and want your morning hours to make a real difference, we want to talk with you! Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. The ability to communicate with participants in more than one language is a plus. JOB TITLE: Home Delivered Meals Driver ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Site Manager POSITION LOCATON: Proviso Township POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt HOURS : 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This time frame may change as the need arises. POSITION SUMMARY: The Home-Delivered Meals Driver is responsible for safely operating an assigned MOWFNI company vehicle to deliver meals to older adults on assigned routes. The Driver follows route instructions, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, keeps the assigned vehicle clean, uses required delivery technology, and communicates participant, route, food, or vehicle concerns to the Site Manager. This position supports the Home Delivered Meals Program by helping participants receive nutritious meals, respectful service, and regular wellness contact. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Report to work as scheduled in appropriate attire and ready to begin assigned duties. Check in with the Site Manager and confirm the assigned route, delivery schedule, and assigned company vehicle. Drivers may be assigned to operate a MOWFNI company car or company truck, depending on the route and operational needs. Review assigned deliveries in the ServTracker mobile application and discuss any special instructions with the Site Manager. Complete required vehicle checks, documentation, and reporting in accordance with MOWFNI fleet procedures before operating the assigned company vehicle. Start the assigned company vehicle and complete any required pre-route preparation. When assigned to operate a company truck, turn on heating and/or cooling units prior to loading, as applicable. Time needed to prepare the truck for loading will depend on weather and route needs. Load the assigned company vehicle according to the route sheet and required food safety procedures. When using a company truck, place hot meals in the heated section and cold items in the refrigerated unit. Take and record temperatures as needed before departure and while on route. Clean up the work area before leaving the nutrition site. Be prepared to depart the nutrition site at the time determined by the Site Manager to ensure timely delivery and adherence to the daily delivery schedule. Use ServTracker to navigate assigned routes, complete all scheduled meal deliveries, document delivery outcomes, record participant or delivery-related notes, and electronically verify completion of each delivery. Practice required sanitation and food safety procedures each day. Complete all assigned meal deliveries and follow Site Manager instructions regarding any forgotten, missing, or undelivered food, including returning to the site or route when required. Do not enter participant homes. Report any participant safety concerns, suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, unsafe conditions, route hazards, incidents, complaints, suggestions, service requests, or other participant-related concerns to the Site Manager immediately and complete…

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