Transporter

**POSITION SUMMARY:** The Transporter provides safe and dependable transportation of food and goods for Starfish Family Services. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** - High school education or GED equivalent. - Experience transporting goods. - A driving record that meets both our SFS and our insurance carrier's guidelines. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Provide safe and timely transportation of food and goods as assigned. - Adhere to all traffic and safety regulations related to transporting program participants. - Communicate any concerns related to program participants to appropriate program manager. - Maintain driving record that is insurable by agency’s auto insurance. - Maintain valid chauffeur’s license by the State of Michigan Dept. of Motor Vehicles. - Interact with staff, visitors, etc. in a respectful manner. - Represent agency in professional manner at all times. - Ensure vehicle is maintained according to manufacturer’s schedule and that all necessary repairs are completed. - Perform/document all vehicle inspections per DOT regulations. - Maintain recordkeeping as required in the transportation of goods and food. - Assist in creating/updating transportation schedules. - Work cooperatively as a member of a team with other program staff and supervisory staff. - Responsible for maintaining required documentation including reporting in a complete and timely manner. - Cooperate in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, accreditation or other circumstances. - Attend all agency/departmental meetings/trainings as required. - Maintains contact with primary site at all times. - Ensures that vehicle is kept fueled and clean, inside and out. - Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** - Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time – up to 100% of the workday. - Must be able to lift and push up to 50 lbs. with heavy, repetitive loading. - Ability to drive in various weather conditions. **LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:** - Must possess a current and valid State of Michigan Driver’s or Chauffeur’s license and automobile insurance that is insurable. Must meet SFS insurance carrier guidelines. - Ability to comfortably drive in all weather conditions. **Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer** **EOE/M/F/D/V**