Veggie Mobile Driver - Hickman Hospital

Veggie Mobile Driver

The Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital will give our community its first-ever wellness destination. Our families and friends will have improved access to nutrition education, exercise resources and state-of-the-art care like they never have before. We offer over 200,000 square feet and has 58 acute care beds in our new state-of-the-art regional hospital. Our campus also features an organic farm with access to nutrition, education and therapies. We will serve as a community hub that touches residents of all ages and promotes a higher quality of life. This is a new model of collaboration between ProMedica and the community. We are excited to set a new standard for health and wellness in Lenawee County.

Position Summary

Drives the scheduled weekly route with the Veggie Mobile throughout Lenawee County to improve access to fresh and affordable produce. Assists in ProMedica Farms operations with hoop house and garden maintenance.

Accountabilities

Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, and safety standards. Operates vehicle according to Michigan state law, and in a safe and courteous manner at all times. Drives the Veggie Mobile to daily sites and sets up produce displays efficiently and attractively.

Maintains and balances a cash drawer. Collects and submits receipts, Veggie Vouchers, and invoices weekly to coordinator.

Submits orders and picks up produce from local farms and providers weekly, or sooner as needed.

Works with coordinator to monitor supply, equipment, and inventory needs on a weekly basis.

Offers exceptional customer service to a diverse group of consumers. Makes food information available to the consumers.

Assists with garden maintenance in varying weather conditions.

Assists in hoop house, providing daily care for plants. Harvests produce for consumers.

Collects daily point of sale data and program metrics. Submits data to the coordinator weekly :

Performs all other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education : High school graduate or GED

Skills : Must be able to understand directions, communicate, and respond to inquiries. Requires ability to perform basic math, make change, and keep records accurately. Must be able to operate and maintain equipment and tools as directed. Exceptional customer service and human relations skills are required. Must be able to work independently. Must have the ability to deal effectively with a changing environment and be open to new ideas.

Years of Experience : Must have previous customer service experience

License : Valid driver's license and a clean driving record, as demonstrated by a MVR in order to be covered under the CompanVs insurance policy. Chauffeurs license within 1 month of date of hire. Certification : Food Handlers Certification within 45 days of date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Skills : Working knowledge of local agricultural and food systems Years of Experience : Experience working with underserved populations License :

Certification :

Working Conditions

Personal Protective Equipment : mask and gloves as needed.

Physical Demands : Must be able to read and speak the English language. Must be able to lift, push, or pull over 50 lbs. on a routine basis. Frequent reaching / stooping / bending / kneeling / crouching. Frequent prolonged standing / walking / sitting. Must be able to tolerate a variety of weather conditions for prolonged periods of time, and both indoor and outdoor climates. Must be able to tolerate the Michigan climate, tolerating both heat and cold. May be exposed to inclement driving. Must be able to work with tools associated with gardening. Must be able to tolerate airborne irritants, dust, and other environmental irritants.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health.

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It's what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex / gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.