CDL Driver Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Together, We End Hunger

Looking for a CDL driving job with an 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday schedule, paid lunch, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to support your community? Come join the Food Bank!

Expected starting wage is $23.59-$24.04/hour. This position qualifies for an additional $1.50/hour for Spanish proficiency. The salary range for this position is $20.52/hour-$30.33/hour.

Our CDL Truck Drivers work 8AM-4PM Monday-Friday- no weekends or overnights, and you’ll be home every night! Our drivers help the Food Bank to meet our distribution and delivery goals by preparing goods for delivery, picking, loading, and driving. Every delivery supports local families, seniors, and individuals facing food insecurity throughout Western Massachusetts.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, job interview, or to otherwise participate in our hiring process, please email us at jobs, or call us at .

The Food Bank is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees, contracted workers, and volunteers.

Assist the Manager of Food Operations and Distribution Supervisor to fulfill the organization’s distribution and delivery goals, principally preparing goods for delivery, picking, loading, and driving. This position emphasizes quality customer service in all interactions with agency personnel, donors, site partners, volunteers, and participants.

• Follow the standards of performance established by the Manager of Food Operations and the Distribution Supervisor for receiving and handling of delivery orders, picking, and shipping product.
• Follow best practices for safety, while on the road and when loading and unloading the truck.
• Work directly with the Distribution Supervisor regarding schedules and routes for product pick‑ups and deliveries.
• Communicate with dispatcher(s) about delivery delays and delivery site issues.
• Pick, prepare, and load product for distribution—ensuring proper labeling.
• Inform the supervisor of any discrepancies in case quantity, product description, and/or product quality.
• Meet set delivery times or estimated delivery times established by the organization.
• Deliver to assigned locations – member agencies, Brown Bag sites, and/or Mobile Food Bank sites.
• Deliver and pick up product as directed by the Distribution Supervisor.
• Ensure truck cab and box are tidy, clean, and in good order.
• Must be punctual and have regular and reliable attendance.

• Height‑related task
• Workstations are in a warehouse environment with frequent loud noises, temperature zones ranging from
  -10 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, and concrete floor
• Exposure and operation of powered equipment within different temperature zones, at times for extended periods
• Driving and outdoor work in all weather conditions

• Education & Training: GED or High School Diploma
• Class B (CDL) license, good driving record
• Successful annual screen by FMCSA clearinghouse
• Experience – 6 months minimum experience in driving CDL B trucks
• Experience – 6 months experience in electric pallet jack operation and other material‑handling equipment (i.e. forklift, electric walk‑behind pallet jack, liftgate) or ability to learn within 3 months of hire
• Safety toe shoes are required (annual yearly voucher is provided)
• Physical demands: standing, walking, driving, carrying, twisting, bending, swooping, twisting, & pushing/pulling. Lifting of objects weighing from 20-50 lbs. consistently and up to 80 lbs. occasionally (medical exam required)
• Ability to work very occasional overtime, nights, weekends if needed

• 2+ years of experience driving CDL B vehicles
• 1-3 years of warehouse experience
• 1-3 years of experience in data entry in Windows
• Experience with the food industry and food safety
• Spanish proficiency
• 6 months+ reach truck experience
• Customer service experience
• Knowledge of Western Massachusetts geography

• AD&D insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided

• Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
• License/Certification: CDL (Required)
• Ability to Commute:
  Chicopee, MA 01020 (Required)
• Work Location:
  
  In person

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture Nondiscrimination Policy, this institution is an equal opportunity provider and prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, marital or familial status. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. , or call 202/720-5964 (voice and TDD).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.