Springwell
Meals on Wheels Lead Driver - Part Time
Newton, MA - Part Time
Our Newton meals on wheels program is looking for an individual to join our team as a Lead Driver. As the Lead Driver you will be coordinating the receiving and distribution of approximately 250 meals per day to our team of employees and volunteers along with delivering a meal route yourself.
This part time position (25 hours/wk, Monday thru Friday, 8:30am-1:30pm) offers $20.00/hour and is a benefit eligible position which includes paid holiday, sick and vacation time. Mileage reimbursement is also provided.
The ideal candidate will be someone who is flexible, detail oriented, and enjoys a fast-paced work setting. Knowledge of the geographical area and comfortable working with computer applications preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A reliable car, current driver's license, and safe driving record required.
- Must be able to lift 25lbs.
- Must have excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with elders.
- Some experience with elders, preferred.
- Knowledge of geographic area a plus.
GENEROUS BENEFITS (Prorated):
- 3 weeks of vacation in first year
- Birthday off
- 13 paid holidays
- 3 paid personal days
- 15 paid sick days per year (You can accumulate up to 450hrs/12weeks)
- Health & dental insurance with employer contribution
- Life and long-term disability insurance at no cost to employee
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan w/ employer contribution
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee referral bonuses
- Free parking
- Commitment to promoting from within
COMPANY PROFILE:
At Springwell, we are dedicated to our mission. For more than 40 years, our staff has worked to help ensure that seniors and individuals with disabilities have the village they need and the support that is necessary for them to live at home with dignity and independence.
We are also committed to our employees. We are focused on creating a supportive, open environment that values the people who make a difference - each, and every member of our staff. At Springwell we are fiercely committed to creating equal opportunities for all regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, age, language, and physical or mental disabilities.
We believe in and are looking for new staff who embrace:
- Accountability: At every level of the organization we are accountable: to the people we serve, to our funders, to our employees, to community professionals who rely on our support.
- Continuous Quality Improvement: We honor the fact that each of us is human, and we embrace a desire to examine the value and quality of our work and ask how we can provide a higher quality of service.
- Transparency: While we don't claim to be 100% transparent (there are certain things, like salaries and performance evaluations that are private) we continuously strive to be as open as possible.
