Meals On Wheels Driver II at Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries – Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Meals On Wheels Driver II

Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing. General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing various duties in order to deliver daily meals to meals on wheels recipients in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and Diakon’s quality standards.
• Delivers meals to assigned routes.
• Oversees preparation and packaging of meals.
• Trains new staff and volunteers.

Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent normally required. Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience in driving position normally required. ADA: Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills. Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Voluntary short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.

Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.

Diakon is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled