CDL-B Delivery Driver

Description

Position Title: CDL-B Delivery Driver

Department:
Transportation

FLSA Status: Full Time Hourly/Non-Exempt

Schedule: 40 Hours per Week/Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm (Includes 30-minute unpaid meal break). Schedule may vary slightly depending on daily assigned routes, but no nights, overnights, or weekends.

Benefits: Eligible for Full Time Employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 12 paid Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday, generous PTO, administered 401(k) after 1 month with employer match after 1 year, $100 annual boot credit, eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for federal college loans, and more.

Reports To:
Transportation Manager

Salary Range: $22.99/hour-$24.85/hour

Revision Date: 09/14/26

Established in 1985, Food Bank of Central New York is a not-for-profit organization leading the fight to end hunger across an 11-county service area that includes Central New York, Northern New York, and the Mohawk Valley. The Food Bank acts as the primary food distribution hub for hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and faith-based organizations in our region.

In addition to food acquisition and distribution, we address the root causes of food insecurity through innovative programming, nutrition education, outreach, and collaboration with non-traditional food bank partners such as healthcare providers. The Food Bank also engages in state and federal advocacy efforts to strengthen anti-hunger policy and work alongside community partners to create lasting solutions that ensure all neighbors can thrive.

Our impact over 12 months is:

• 22.5 million pounds of food distributed
• 18.7 million meals provided to neighbors in need
• 7.6 million pounds of produce and dairy distributed
• 6.1 million pounds of food rescued from 146 retail partners
• 576,080 pounds of hygiene & household items distributed

The CDL-B Delivery Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation and delivery of food products to various distribution sites and partner agencies throughout Central New York. This role requires adherence to all traffic and transportation laws, as well as Food Bank policies and procedures related to vehicle operation and food safety.

• Operate Food Bank vehicles, primarily Class B trucks, for the purpose of transporting and delivering food and related products. Report any issues or problems to the Transportation Manager
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure proper operating condition of the vehicle and compliance with safety standards.
• Assist at partner agency sites by loading and unloading vehicles, ensuring the secure and safe transport of goods, and verify load accuracy against shipping documents. This can include verify counts, record shortages/overages, record product damages on invoice, etc.
• Complete pick-up runs from donor partners and ensure delivery to the Food Bank.
• Maintain accurate driving and delivery records, including times of delivery and mileage.
• Communicate with warehouse staff and partner agencies to coordinate pickups and deliveries.
• Provide excellent customer service to partner agencies, representing the Food Bank in a professional manner at all times.
• Participate in training related to food handling and safety procedures.
• Assist with loading and unloading warehouse inventory, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to help and support the mission of the Food Bank.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 60+ pounds regularly.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while driving and to stand and walk during loading and unloading.
• Comfort with navigating and maneuvering the vehicle in various weather conditions and traffic scenarios.
• Abili…