Career Opportunities
Do you want to be a part of the solution to end hunger and food waste? We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion to make a difference. Consider joining our team!
- Are you an avid learner who approaches challenging deadlines and problem-solving opportunities head on?
- Do you enjoy working as a team and interacting with people from all types of backgrounds?
- Does the notion of trying new things and going beyond your comfort zone excite you?
- Are you self-motivated and ready to do what it takes to help reach the common goal?

If you checked the above boxes, you may be a great fit for a role at Last Mile Food Rescue. Consider joining a team of business leaders working hard to solve the problem of food waste and food insecurity.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- IRA contribution
- New Parent Leave
Here Are Our Current Openings
Last Mile Food Rescue Driver
Job Description and Responsibilities
Position Title: Last Mile Driver
Reports to: Dispatch/Fleet Manager
Position Purpose:
We are seeking a dependable, experienced Delivery Driver to become a vital part of our Food Rescue Team. Physical strength and stamina, as well as a clean driving record, are needed. Delivery Drivers need to be organized, efficient and professional at all times while ensuring deliveries are made accurately and on time. The position will start at part time and hours increased as needed.
This position is for you if you:
- Have a passion to make a difference in our community.
- Want to be part of the solution to hunger and food waste.
- Enjoy working with customers and have strong interpersonal skills.
- Are detail oriented and organized.
- Enjoy variety and change in your daily work.
- Have a high school diploma or GRE and a driver’s license.
- Want to work outside of your comfort zone and problem solve.
What does a Last Mile Driver do?
- Regularly rescue food using the LMFR van from multiple locations and delivers to the Food Market location as directed.
- Uses technology and computers for any necessary tasks
- Assists with the loading, sorting and distribution of food.
- Interact with customers in a friendly manner while loading and unloading.
- Accurately records pickup and delivery quantities using LMFR app.
- Perform other activities that help the daily operation of the team.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 2-3 years’ driving or warehouse experience (Preferred).
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Preferred).
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Conversationally Proficient in Spanish (Preferred)
- Must be able to pass a DOT Physical and submit to pre-employment screening.
- Current driver’s license with good driving record. No moving violations within the past 12 months.
Work Schedule & Requirements:
- Daily 8am-5pm, occasional Saturdays and holidays.
- The ability to lift 30-60 pounds regularly.
- Mild to heavy physical activity involving, moving large objects, setting up tables and tents operating a pallet jack and sorting through food.
Compensation:
$17 an hour
Please direct interest and resume to:
Crystal Cottrill, Last Mile Food Rescue
Food Rescue Process Coordinator
Job Description and Responsibilities
Position Title: Food Rescue Process Coordinator (Dispatcher)
Reports to: Dispatch Manager
Position Purpose: The LMFR Process Coordinator is the critical link in getting food donations to Agency Partners via Food Rescue Heroes and our staff of drivers using the Last Mile Food Rescue mobile app. They also assist the LMFR team by accomplishing essential tasks. The Dispatcher directly impacts the mission of the Last Mile Food Rescue organization by planning food rescues, ensuring they are well executed and maintaining proper digital records for reporting and process improvement all while maintaining a collaborative attitude and work ethic.
This position is for you if you:
- Have a passion to make a difference by helping end hunger and waste.
- Enjoy working with people daily using solid communication and interpersonal skills.
- Are excited to try new things and push the boundaries beyond your comfort zone.
- Face challenging deadlines and problem-solving opportunities head on.
- Are an avid learner, especially for new computer applications and mobile technology.
- Enjoyed your past experiences working with customers, clients and/or volunteers.
- Know someone who describes you as detail oriented and organized.
- Have a high school diploma or GED and a driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Works well independently and enjoys teaching others.
What does a Food Rescue Process Coordinator do?
- Schedules food rescues from food donors to nonprofit sites.
- Maintains food rescue records and works with numbers to reconcile pounds.
- Handles calls from volunteers, donors, nonprofit partners, and driving staff in the food rescue process.
- Works cross functionally with other teammates at LMFR to accomplish given tasks.
- Participates in inventory management of our storage container and helps receive rescues and load volunteer vehicles with rescues.
- Effectively reroutes and reschedules rescues during holidays and school closures.
- Works with the whole dispatch team to recover and distribute food from large load rescues.
- Thinks quickly to make sound decisions, and work with last minute changes.
- Occasionally goes on a food rescue, using their personal vehicle, LMFR truck, or van.
- Remains flexible to perform other duties to benefit the mission and vision of LMFR.
- Manages multiple projects and timelines effectively and in an organized fashion.
Work Schedule & Requirements:
- 40 hour work week, including some Saturdays and holidays.
- Must be able to lift 20 – 60 lbs regularly, stand/sit for long periods of time, and drive
Work Environment & Culture:
- Work full time from office space located in Norwood, Ohio.
- We are a small but mighty team!
Compensation
Hourly Pay - $16.00/hr - $17.00/hr based on experience.
Mileage reimbursement
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and references to Crystal Cottrill, crystal@lastmilefood.org.