CDL-A or B DRIVER

Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The CDL Class-A or B Truck Driver/Warehouse Staff member is part of a team that works to help achieve overall Facing Hunger Foodbank operational goals of delivering food to community members experiencing food insecurity. A CDL Truck Driver is responsible for the pickup and delivery of food through direct interactions with the public and partner organizations. This position is labor-related within a warehouse environment.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Timely and professionally delivers foods, materials, and other supplies to member agencies throughout the Foodbank’s 17-county service area;

2. Promptly and safely loads and unloads trucks on location and at delivery sites while ensuring that inventory listed on invoices is what is delivered to the member agency;

3. Observes all state and federal transportation-related safety requirements;

4. Maintains and ensures the accuracy of vehicle mileage, fuel logs, and any transportation-related records or journals, as needed;

5. Cleans vehicle upon returning to the warehouse;

6. Performs routine inspections and light preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment and reports problems and concerns immediately to the Warehouse Director;

7. Reports immediately any accidents or incidents that occur when operating Facing Hunger Foodbank vehicle(s) or other equipment to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Operating Officer (COO), and the Warehouse Director;

8. Assists with housekeeping of both Foodbank equipment and buildings;

9. Is responsible for stocking food and non-food products in the warehouse;

10. Directs and assists warehouse volunteers as appropriate;

11. Complies with all aspects of the Foodbank’s food safety programs, policies, and procedures;

12. Maintains all current Department of Transportation licenses, certifications, and medical cards as mandated by the Foodbank and state and federal requirements; and

• Performs other related duties, as requested or assigned.

REPORTS TO:

Warehouse Director

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must embrace the Mission of the Foodbank;

Must have the ability to interact effectively with the CEO, the COO, the Warehouse Director, other Foodbank staff, volunteers, clients and other individuals who come from diverse backgrounds;

Must have the ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team;

Must possess a strong work ethic;

Must have the ability to read a map, follow GPS directions or other instructions in order to navigate to various locations within the Foodbank’s service area;

Must possess keen time management skills;

Must have strong verbal and communication skills

Must exhibit excellent customer service skills;

Must possess good interpersonal skills, including the ability to give kind and appropriate directions to volunteers; and

Must have the ability to maintain a level of professionalism that promotes the Facing Hunger Foodbank’s community spirit and mission.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a related field of work

Knowledge and experience with U. S. Department of Transportation rules and regulations

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B

Must have and maintain a safe driving record

Must have a current or submit to a West Virginia Department of Transportation physical for operation of certain Foodbank vehicles

Must have the ability to lift up to 60 pounds on a repetitive basis and, occasionally, up to 75 pounds

Must have a Fork Lift and Pallet Jack Certification or ability to become certified

Must pass Serv Safe Food Handler Certification within 3 months of starting in position

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Office equipment: telephone, calculator, computer, copy machine, scanner, and fax machine.

Warehouse equipment: pallet jack, forklift, scales, ladders, step stools, walk-in coolers and freezers, inventory barcode scanners, infrared thermometer, and cleaning supplies, along with required personal protective equipment. [Training prior to use will be provided for warehouse equipment. Safety training and indicated safety equipment may be required and provided when the employee is performing job duties.]

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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