Job Description

The Farm Market Driver is responsible for the daily transportation of the mobile Farm Market to each market site. Additional responsibilities include: warehouse, serving diverse groups of people and communities, ensuring safe, timely and efficient market operations at each site as assigned by their daily route and schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows assigned route and schedule arriving at each market site on time; Helps to identify potential locations for new market sites
• Provide exemplary customer service to diverse groups of people and communities
• Responsible for recording all sales in Point-of-Sale (POS) system
• Daily Farm Market stock/restock and inventory control
• Assist pulling warehouse orders
• Responsible for the proper use, care and working condition of the warehouse and all equipment
• Observes all safety policies and procedures as required by FeedMore WNY policies and DOT regulations

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and develops alternate solutions.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities. Responds promptly to internal team needs and commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looking for opportunities to improve and promote quality.
• Point-of-sale Proficiency: ability to use iPad to record transactions.
• Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license with a good driving record, be willing to drive the Farm Market vehicle within FeedMore WNY’s service area when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel items such as documents. The team member is required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. This position regularly requires the individual to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Supports the FeedMore WNY’s organization mission to fight hunger among the less fortunate.
• May perform administrative support for department.
• Assists with other duties and projects as requested.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and public relations skills
• Current & valid NYS driver’s license and access to an automobile
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Current ServSafe or other food safety certification
• Previous volunteer experience at FeedMore WNY
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and creative
• Ability to learn new computer software programs.
• ? Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to adapt and grow in an expanding program.