CDL Class A Driver

Description

Feeding South Florida’s Class A Driver will perform various duties relating to the pick-up/loading, transport, and delivery/unloading of product. These duties will include assignments within the warehouse. The Class A Driver will play a key role in vehicle maintenance and maintaining Quality Control standards of the product being transported.?

The Class A Driver must enjoy meeting, interacting with, and showing appreciation to customers – both internal and external. This position requires enthusiastic interaction with the public and co-workers.

COMPENSATION: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Requirements

• Pick up food and grocery items from retail stores, manufacturers, ports, farms, and other food industry partners.
• Deliver food and grocery items to partner agencies, special event sites, distributions, and community partners.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain equipment in a clean, professional, safe, and secure manner in accordance with company, USDOT, FLDMV, FMCSA, and OSHA standards. “Equipment” includes, but is not limited to, tractors, trailers, box trucks, and other material handling equipment.
• Comply with all company safety policies and report on all conditions that require attention from Management.
• Ensure, through continuous monitoring and reporting procedures, that all applicable regulatory standards are met.
• Comply with all Feeding South Florida, Feeding America, and other applicable policies and procedures including safe food handling, salvage guidelines, inventory control, and distribution procedures.
• Proactively communicate with appropriate stakeholders (i.e., dispatch, donors, partner agencies) associated with each daily task.
• Always transport food items under sanitary conditions, complying with safe food handling regulations, and paying attention to the proper temperature.
• Establish positive relationships with donors and partner agencies.
• Assist with weighing, loading, and unloading of products.
• Inspect products for expiration dates, any signs of contamination, or other signs of unsafe handling and storage.
• Operate equipment under all legal driving rules and maintain safe driving.
• Assist with warehouse functions and operation of equipment as necessary.
• Assist the Leadership Team and Management as necessary.

• Possession of a valid and clean CDL-A license.
• Minimum of 1 year driving experience.
• Ability to work all shifts, nights, or weekends.
• Current registration in the FMCSA clearinghouse is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate and interact with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to lift and carry weight in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Basic Math Skills.
• Basic Reading and Writing Skills in the English language.
• Ability to successfully complete training related to the safe operation of truck equipment and DOT Safety inspections.
• Ability to successfully complete training related to the safe handling of food products.
• Ability to prepare written reports accurately.
• Ability to successfully complete training related to the safe operation of warehouse equipment and machinery.
• Capable of following directions.
• Capable of working under pressure, completing various assignments responsibly and in a timely manner.

• Hours of Operation: Organization hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  This position schedule is from 6:00 a.m.
  
  - until job tasks are completed, Monday through Friday, and may work additional hours occasionally throughout the year, especially during peak times such as holiday seasons, and disaster response.
• Environment: Involves activities in both office and warehouse environments with exposure to the climate and…