Casual Driver

The Company

SecondBite is committed to making a positive difference by sourcing quality, fresh nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste and re‐distributing it in a safe and timely manner to agencies supporting people in need. 

Our Values

The SecondBite Values are the principles that guide how we behave. They act as the basis on which our culture is built and thrives. All of our team are expected to own and live our values of:

• We support each other to succeed together
• We show appreciation and acknowledge others
• We share information and communicate openly
• We make a difference

The Position

We are looking for a Casual On-Call Driver for collections/deliveries operating out of our warehouse in Heidelberg West. Shifts will be worked from Monday to Friday, generally 6.30am – 2.30pm, to provide annual leave and sick leave coverage and otherwise as required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver produce as per instructions from the Warehouse Supervisor/State Manager
• Ensure all requirements of the food safety legislation are abided by at all times
• Drive the SecondBite vehicle and carrying out collections including loading and unloading the vehicle and providing assistance in the warehouse as required
• Liaise with food donors to maximise the potential effectiveness of the program
• Adhere to all SecondBite OH&S policies and manual handling standards
• Ensure the vehicle is clean and maintained at all times

Qualifications & Experience (Key Selection Criteria)

• A current unrestricted Driver’s License (MINIMUM REQUIREMENT)
• MR Truck License (Desirable)
• A current Forklift License (Desirable)
• Experience in deliveries and food safety will be favourably regarded
• Empathetic approach to the issues surrounding nutritional poverty and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards
• Basic data entry skills
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Good customer service skills which can help develop positive relationships with donors

The successful applicant will be required to undergo:

• A police check 
• A pre-employment medical

Only applicants with a current right to live and work in Australia, and able to complete the above, will be considered for this position.