Casual Food Rescue Driver

About Us

At Catholic Charities, we are a mission-driven team dedicated to uplifting our neighbors across Central Minnesota. Guided by our core values-Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity, and Service-we work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

As a nonprofit supported by generous individuals, foundations, businesses, and faith communities, our work centers around people: those seeking help, those offering help, and everyone who believes in the power of community. Above all, our clients are at the heart of everything we do.

Position Summary

The Food Rescue Delivery Driver supports Catholic Charities' Emergency Services Programs by safely transporting, receiving, and distributing donated and purchased goods. This role is hands-on, physically active, and essential to ensuring food, clothing, and household items reach individuals and families who need them most.

As the primary point of contact with many community donors, this position plays a critical part in building positive relationships and representing Catholic Charities with professionalism and gratitude. This driver also supports building and vehicle upkeep and operates a variety of equipment. This role functions as a substitute for the regularly scheduled Food Rescue Delivery Driver.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation & Product Handling

• Transport food, clothing, and household items to the Catholic Charities building on Roosevelt Road following assigned schedules.
• Respond promptly to unscheduled pickup requests and deliveries.
• Move and manage large quantities of product (25,000+ pounds weekly), including transferring items to/from storage and throughout the building.
• Ensure all food products are handled safely and according to proper code and standards.

Donor & Community Interaction

• Serve as a positive representative of Catholic Charities while working with donors, volunteers, clients, and staff.
• Receive donations, provide excellent customer service, and maintain strong donor relationships.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete accurate receipts and documentation for all incoming donations.
• Follow established procedures to ensure records are timely and properly maintained.

Equipment & Facility Support

• Operate equipment including a large truck, forklift, pallet jack, cardboard baler, snow blower, and floor scrubber.
• Perform routine building and vehicle maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.

Additional Requirements

• Clean driving record required.
• Back assessment and positive recommendation required due to lifting and physical exertion demands.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle significant amounts of product.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to hr@ccstcloud.org or apply online at www.ccstcloud.org. For a complete up to-date listing of open job positions please visit the Catholic Charities website at: www.ccstcloud.org/employment

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