Van Driver / Van Jockey

Driver Jockey

Working as a team the volunteer Van Drivers and Jockeys collect and distribute food items in Geelong and surrounding areas.
Working from our North Geelong warehouse this voluntary position would suit those who want to assist fellow members of our community, while working in a friendly team orientated environment.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

  • Driving Geelong Food Relief Vehicles for the purpose of collection of food from supermarkets and other various locations (Driver)
  • Riding in Geelong Food Relief vehicles along side a driver for the purpose of collection of food from supermarkets and other various locations (Jockey)
  • Loading and unloading of vehicles at the collection and receiving end
  • Weighing and recording of goods in the warehouse documentation
  • Other warehouse duties as directed by the Warehouse Supervisor
  • Manual Handling is a large component of the role
  • Assisting those in need on a daily basis
  • Following OH&S guidelines as directed by the supervisor

Required Skills / Attributes / Qualifications:

  • Current Victorian Drivers Licence (Driver only-Heavy Vehicle Not Required)
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Manual Handling & Lifting
  • Maintain Respect and confidentiality
  • Be proactive and demonstrate initiative
  • Personable and dependable

Commitment:

  • Shifts are 7am-12pm, Monday- Saturday

     

  • Ongoing volunteer role

Application Process:

  • Working with Children's Check
  • Police Check
  • Participate in Safe Food Handling training, an Induction and On-The-Road training