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Meals on Wheels Transporter

Meals on Wheels Transporter

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary Range: $17.25 To $21.00 Hourly

Location: MOW Kitchen Site

On-call position serving eight senior dining centers as needed, with work locations varying based on operational needs.

About Us:

Generational Care is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life for individuals through compassionate in-home care and services. Our key programs, Home Care Services , Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels and Healthy Ages, provide vital support to seniors, helping them maintain independence and dignity in their homes.

Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels is accepting applications for a part-time Transporter. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of food, meals, and supplies to meal sites and program locations utilizing a company vehicle. The Transporter supports daily meal site operations through timely pickup and delivery services from the Central Kitchen while ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, and transportation procedures. This position is also responsible for maintaining assigned company vehicles and assisting with Central Kitchen duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Picks up and delivers food, meals, and supplies from the Central Kitchen or suppliers to designated meal sites
  • Returns pots, pans, carriers, and other kitchen equipment to the Central Kitchen daily
  • Assists with meal packaging, loading, transport, and storage activities
  • Performs daily vehicle safety inspections, including checking tires, fluid levels, cleanliness, and fuel levels; reports concerns to supervisor
  • Maintains assigned company vehicles in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition
  • Follows all applicable safety, sanitation, food handling, and temperature control standards
  • Assists Central Kitchen staff with food preparation, cleaning, stocking, dishwashing, and other support duties as assigned
  • Delivers donations, bulk mail, inter-office mail, and other program-related items as requested
  • Assists with meal delivery coverage and other operational support as needed
  • Other duties as required or assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • At least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Washington State driver’s license
  • Valid Washington State Food Handler’s Card or the ability to obtain within 14 days of employment
  • Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Benefits:

  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
  • Same Day Pay Available with Tap Check Services
  • 4 Paid “Floating Time Off” Hours
  • 4 Paid “Employee Appreciation Day” Hours

Contingency of Employment:

  • Acceptable criminal history background check.
  • Valid Washington State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
  • Compliance with Chapter 246-215 WAC, Subpart B, “Employee Health” requirements.

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 A GenCare application is required.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an official application but may be attached as supplemental information.

Open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

Generational Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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