Food Rescuer (SF Bay Area, Contractor)

Replate is a technology assisted nonprofit organization that matches surplus food from businesses with communities in need.  We are set up for nation-wide food reclamation support, and are currently expanding our operations in the Bay Area, where we currently help several Donors redirect their surplus food to serve their local communities.

We are looking for a reliable driver with a valid license to pick up food donations from our Donor Members and drop them off to our Recipient Partners at various locations in and around San Francisco. We own a refrigerated cargo van with FasTrak that has a dedicated parking spot in the SF area, so you do not have to use your personal vehicle, except if the van needs repairs.

- Be at least 23 years of age upon start date

- Safe driving record

- Excellent time management and self directing skills

- Clear and timely communication both via text and verbally to stakeholders both internal and external

- Great customer service attitude

- Be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

- Food safety certified (if you're not certified, we will reimburse you for a certification course)

- Vehicle and a valid driver's license

- Approximate number of hours spent actively driving average 2-4 hrs per week

- Strong problem-solving skills

- Ability to handle day-of, on the fly changes as needed

- Passion for helping communities in need

- Customer service experience

- Adaptable to a busy startup environment

- Cargo van driving experience 

- Weekend / evening availability

- Picking up surplus food from donors' offices or food facilities - this sometimes requires parking and/or going up several stories (using an elevator)

- Weighing the food as you load it into the vehicle

- Using our dispatch app to report when you arrive/leave stops and to enter in the total lbs donated

- Dropping off the donated food at shelters, community centers, food pantries, etc.

- Coordinating with Replate operations team to ensure quality service

- Providing friendly and professional service to both our donor members and recipient partners

- Communicating proactively with Replate operations team about issues that arise during your route

- Compensation is $20-25/hr DOE

- Weekly pay

- Gear including insulated bags, scale, and tarps - all provided to you

- Bring food home for yourself and your family!

- Help your community in a hands-on way

- Do good for the environment

You can read more about Replate and the positive impact we have made so far here: https://www.replate.org/about