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Mercy Brown Bag - Full Time Driver

Transforming Age Associates • Full-time • Oakland, California • 1m ago

Location:

Mercy Retirement & Care Center
3431 Foothill Blvs
Oakland CA 94601

Mercy Brown Bag

Oakland

Actual pay decision based on factors including experience,skillsand training

$25.00 to $27.00 Hourly DOE

Join a Team Making a Real Difference in the SF Bay Community! 

Do you have a passion for giving back and creating positivechange? Do you love working with seniors and want to be part of something truly making a difference to our San Francisco East Bay community? If so, the Mercy Brown Bag Program is looking for YOU! 

Founded over 40 years ago by the senior residents of Mercy Retirement & Care Center in Oakland,we’vebeen serving older adults across Alameda County ever since with fresh, healthy groceries. The need has grown as the senior population has boomed, and inflation escalated, so in 2025 we are now serving over 10,000 (very) low-income seniors - twice a month. 

Headquartered in Oakland,we’rea small but mighty team, powered by 500+ volunteers who are dedicated to improving lives. We are looking for a passionate, driven individual to join us in this mission and work in this critical arm of Brown Bag. If you want to make a real, lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable of our neighbors, we want you on our team! 

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us continue to serve those who need us most! 

OurCultureof Excellence is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of both our residents and our team members. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion drive.

Our Community Coordinator and Driver:

Fulfills grocery orders for Senior Centers and Senior Residencies served by East Bay Mercy Brown Bag Program in Oakland, CA. These orders are typically delivered inbulk andrequire the driver to unload and help set up farmers' market–style food distributionsat 2–5 sites per day.

Selects products from warehouse stock to build pallets with 12–15 food items per site.

Loads,unloadsandoperates20-foot box trucks and mobile farmers market vehicles for daily grocery deliveries.

Provides excellent customer service, coordinating with partner site staff and volunteers to efficiently set up points of distribution.

Collaborates with site coordinators to manage recipient tracking andmaintainaccurateinventory records.

Serves as an ambassador of Mercy Brown Bag,representingthe organization professionally to recipients, volunteers, site coordinators, donors, sponsors, and other guests during site visits and tours.

Protects Mercy Brown Bag Program property by ensuring proper handling of trucks, food, and property. Promptly report any damage or incidents to theappropriate manager.

Cares for assigned truck - ensuringthe vehicleis equippedwith required documentation and emergency equipment, such as vehicle registration, proof of insurance, accident report forms, reflectors, and fire extinguishers.

Maintains cleanliness and safety standards in both the warehouse and vehicles.

Assists with site inspections and visits from funders, sponsors, and donors as needed.

Attends in-service training as assigned to stay current on policies, procedures, safety regulations, and professional development.

Participates in staff meetingsand inventory days.

Demonstrates commitment to Culture of Excellence and strategic goals

Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

At least 18 years of age.

Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.

Valid CaliforniaClass B Driver’sLicense andmaintaina clean, insurable driving record.

If you do not currentlypossessa Class B license, you must be capable of successfully completing a Class B Driver Education course iffor the assigned truck.

Previousexperience as a driver; comfortable driving 14 to 20 ft. commercial trucks.

Forklift operation experience is a plus.

Knowledge of food safety standards andsafepractices within a warehouse environment.

Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with partner site managers, volunteers, donors, and Food Bank staff.

Ability to navigate challenging conversations with external partners and volunteers, particularly around food safety or compliance, whilemaintainingprofessionalism and ensuring adherence to MBBP standards.

Proficient in using GPS and routing systems; familiarity with the Bay Area is preferred.

Basic math skillsto calculateportionallotments across varied sites (12–15 different food items per site).

Experience using manual or electric pallet jacks is preferred.

Completion of a background check, drug screening, and otherpre-employmentscreenings (Physical, fingerprinting, and TB test) per state/local guidelines (Title 22 CA)