Staff Spotlight : Rory Quayle – Driver II – Eastern Idaho
Before working at The Idaho Foodbank, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
The most interesting job I’ve had is building scenery for theatre and working backstage to make the shows run smoothly (which they never do backstage). The goal is to make the audience think everything backstage runs smoothly.
What has been the most impactful part of working at The Idaho Foodbank during your tenure?
I’ve only been at The Foodbank for just under two years. The thing that has been the most impactful is the atmosphere of gratitude.
As a delivery driver in freight many people seem annoyed that you are delivering to them. Your presence means more work for them when they are already behind.
I don’t hold any animosity towards them because I understand how demanding their jobs can be. The people I deliver to now are nearly always happy to see the truck pull up.
Happy to get to work serving others. Grateful that they get to help others with the food that I bring. Honestly, I have never been thanked as much for what I do.
It has been quite a humbling experience.
What was the best advice you have ever received?
Invest Early. Invest as much as you can afford. And be outrageously generous.
If you could switch your job with anyone else within The Idaho Foodbank, whose job would you want and why?
I’ve thought about this very hard. The best answer I can give is this …. Nobody. I LOVE what I do at The Foodbank. Truck driving is what I wanted to do when I was growing up.
As a driver for the IFB I get to see the recipients and partner agents firsthand. I get to travel all through eastern Idaho doing work I’m proud of. What job could be better than that?
What is your biggest pet peeve?
When drivers merge onto the freeway pushing me into the passing lane then camp out in my blind spot. It’s very dangerous for both parties.
What lesson are you most grateful for learning?
Every mistake I’ve ever made came with a lesson. Those lessons always seem to have the most impact. I guess the best lesson I’ve ever learned is how to learn from mistakes.
Everyone makes them. If you allow it, they will either pull you down or lift you with experience.