Primary Point of Contact: Warehouse Manager
Status: Independent Contractor
Hourly Rate: $21.00 – $25.00 Hourly (DOQ)
Location: Twin Cities Metro Area; occasional Greater MN travel
Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday; hours scheduled based on route demand (no overtime eligibility)
LOAVES & FISHES OVERVIEW
Loaves & Fishes is a nonprofit organization with a mission to serve free, healthy meals to Minnesotans where the need is greatest. We are guided by our vision that all people – regardless of socioeconomic, cultural, religious, or ethnic background – deserve to meet their basic needs for food, dignity, and respect. https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/
POSITION SUMMARY
Loaves & Fishes is seeking a DOT Driver (1099 Contractor) to support food rescue and logistics operations. This role is primarily responsible for transporting donated food from schools, retailers, manufacturers restaurants, and community partners to Loaves & Fishes sites—redirecting safe, high-quality food from waste to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. The position is primarily driving-focused, with warehouse support provide as needed in coordination with Loaves & Fishes staff. Drivers regularly interact with food donors and partners and are expected to represent Loaves & Fishes with professionalism, warmth, and respect. The ideal contractor is dependable, safety-focused, flexible, and motivated by mission-driven work that makes a tangible community impact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
MISSION ALIGNMENT
- Demonstrate alignment with Loaves & Fishes’ mission by creating a welcoming atmosphere for all guests
- Work effectively with diverse communities, maintaining a guest-first mindset
- Support mission-driven programs through professional interactions with donors, partners, and staff.
- Build and maintain relationships with donation partners, representing Loaves & Fishes
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pick up scheduled food donations using a Loaves & Fishes box truck, based on coordinated routes
- Comply with DOT regulations, food safety standards, and organizational policies during all transport activities
- Safely handle perishable food using thermometers, freezer blankets, and best practices
- Record temperatures of meat, dairy, and frozen products at pickup and delivery
- Weigh, sort, rotate, date-check, and properly store donated food
- Issue donation receipts and assist with required tracking and reporting
- Load and unload pallets, boxes, and bags into vehicles, coolers, freezers, or shelving
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of vehicles, warehouse, and loading dock areas
- Monitor vehicle condition and report maintenance needs to the primary point of contact
- Provide warehouse or logistics support as needed in coordination with staff
ADMINISTRATIVE & COMPLIANCE
- Maintain required certifications (DOT, food safety, etc.)
- Communicate availability, route updates, and operational needs via phone, text, or email
- Submit required paperwork and documentation accurately and on time
- Participate in required safety, compliance, or operational briefings related to contracted work
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- 2+ years of experience in driving, food operations, warehouse, logistics, or related work
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with staff
- Strong time management and organizational skills; adaptable to changing priorities
- Comfortable using basic computer systems and mobile devices
- Experience working with nonprofits, volunteers, or community partners preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to perform the contracted services.
- Frequent lifting and moving of items (up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to 80 lbs), with regular walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, and standing.
- The potential for prolonged standing, walking, squatting, and/or bending.
- Frequent use of electric or manual pallet jacks (loads up to 1,000 pounds) and carts (up to 100 pounds).
- Ability to enter the cold case, cooler, and freezer thereby being subjected to cold temperatures for extended periods of time.
- Work in environments with varying temperatures, including retail, warehouse, and office spaces and frequent exposure to outdoor elements during food rescue pick-ups. Frequent work in warehouse with shelves and storage equipment.
- Use of industrial cleaners, ladders, pallet jacks, and forklifts
EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to maintain insurance eligibility
- Ability to meet all DOT safety, medical, and compliance requirements, including passing a DOT physical
- Compliance with applicable hours-of-service and safety regulations
- Ability to obtain additional certifications required for food handling, safety, or transportation
HOW TO APPLY
Email Operations Team: mmccormick@loavesandfishesmn.org and aperez@loavesandfishesmn.org with a cover letter and resume.
Limitations and Disclaimer: This description outlines the general nature of contracted services and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements.
Loaves & Fishes is an equal-opportunity organization.