Courier Driver

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is the states largest hunger relief organization and one of the leading food banks in the Feeding America Network. In additional to vital hunger relief programs in our 21-county service area, we also operate Fresh Connect Central, a regional produce cooperative for Feeding America, serve as a contract reclamation site for Kroger Central Division, and are a staging site for FEMA disaster response.

POSITION DETAILS:Mileage Rate: $0.60 CPMHome Weekly Average Miles:  weeklyEquipment:
Late Model with Low MileageAdditional Pay:
Detention

$80 per full day, following the IRS-approved daily allowance.

Prorated for partial travel days based on time away from home.

Drivers must be away from their tax home overnight to qualify.

Per Diem:

First 2 hours are free (standard industry allowance).After that, detention is paid at $30 per hour.

Daily maximum detention payout is $180 per day.

Routes:
Consistent routes week to week

BENEFITS: 14 paid holidays 3 Paid Sick Leave Day, Federal Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days & Birthday

Learning & Development OpportunitiesCompany paid vision, long-term disability, $50,000 life AD&DPaid Life and Long-Term Disability InsuranceMaternal, parental & caregiver leaveOn-site GymWellness programs403(b) Plan with up to 4% matchMonthly attendance bonusEarn up to 10% incentive payApparel allowanceEssential Functions of Driver - Class A OTR:

The purpose of the Class A Driver is to safely and efficiently operate commercial motor vehicle in urban, suburban, and rural areas to transport freight. This position is an over the road regional position with the possibility of delivering to a wide variety of locations in the U.S. The position may require loading and unloading food products to charitable feeding partners and programs.

All responsibilities and duties will further Gleaners mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger.

Education and/or Experience of Driver - Class A OTR:

Class A CDL with current and valid DOT medical certificate

Candidate must have a good driving record

2+ years tractor/trailer route delivery experience

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Experience with handheld route phone and/or electronic logging devices are desirable

Knowledge of DOT, state, and federal trucking regulations is required

Valid commercial driver's license/Clean driving record /Must be insurable by company vehicle insurance provider

Other Relevant

Skills and Abilities

of the Driver - Class A OTR:

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Reliability & Dependability is especially important for this position

Ability to read, write, and understand instructions

Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors

Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds

Ability to perform basic math functions, count accurately, and maintain accurate records

Ability to operate lift gate safely

Work Environment & Physical Demands of Driver - Class A OTR:

Ability to sit; stand; walk; twist; bend; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms

Ability to speak and hear clearly

Ability to lift and/or and move 50 lbs. and push/pull 2,000lbs. of product using manual pallet jack regularly.

Ability to drive with overnight and interstate travel

Ability to operate electric and manual pallet jacks.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

This position may include in and out of trailers or straight trucks, indoors, outdoors and warehouse

Hot/Cold Environments

Moving vehicles and equipment in use

Verbal and face to face contact with others

Working environments may consist of dust/dirt/fumes

Works independently with minimal supervision

See full description on the attached job description Gleaners Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, pregnancy, leave status, genetic information, veteran status, creed, citizenship status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, or any other status or category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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