Food For Life Canada

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Skills required
Driving
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Resume
Also required for this position: - Experience operating electric pallet movers is an asset. - DZ or AZ license is a strong asset. - Strong Customer Service skills.

Volunteer Truck Driver

2258 Mountainside Dr, Burlington, ON, L7P 1B7 [map]
4-8 hours / weekly
Minimum 3 months 
We are currently looking for a Volunteer Truck Driver to assist our team weekly on Wednesdays, between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm. Volunteer Drivers must have a clean driver's abstract and friendly customer service skills. Volunteer Drivers will be responsible for the following:
- Driving 20ft straight truck (g-class; automatic transmission; diesel) 
- Loading and unloading food from vehicle 
- Operating Truck lift gate when applicable 
- Weighing and recording ingoing/outgoing food 
- Lifting and carrying crates up to 50lbs 
- Interacting with food donors, community volunteers, and agency partners

The starting address will be at our warehouse, 2258 Mountainside Drive, Burlington, and driving will be within Halton region and Hamilton.

Requirements:
- Must be 18+ years or older 
- G License and clean driver’s abstract
- Experience operating warehouse pump trucks
- Experience driving a straight truck or equivalent-larger vehicle

Other assets:
- Experience operating electric pallet movers is an asset 
- DZ or AZ license is a strong asset
- Strong Customer Service skills

Commitment:
- Weekly on-going shift on Wednesdays. Hours 8:00am-4:00pm preferred, but flexible.

Interested applicants should submit their resume to volunteer@foodforlife.ca with the subject 'Volunteer Truck Driver', or can submit your application through the 'Apply Now' button.
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Certification or Education Required
- Must be 18+ years or older 
- G License and clean driver’s abstract
- Experience operating warehouse pump trucks
- Experience driving a straight truck or equivalent-larger vehicle
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
- Consistent volunteer opportunity with a weekly shift, Wednesdays 8:00am-4:00pm.
- Build relationships within the community, during your interactions with our food donors, community volunteers, and agency partners.
- Support an organization that helps to provide over 4,000 families weekly with access to fresh, nutritious food.
Skills required
Driving
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Resume
Also required for this position: - Experience operating electric pallet movers is an asset. - DZ or AZ license is a strong asset. - Strong Customer Service skills.