Warehouse CDL Driver; Seasonal

Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank has been on a mission to feed Long Islanders facing food insecurity and address its root causes since our founding by the late Harry Chapin in 1980.

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Job Title
:
Warehouse CDL Driver (Seasonal)

Department
:
Operations

Reports to
:
Warehouse Director

FLSA Classification
:
Nonexempt

Salary
: $26.00/hour

Status: Full-Time

Job Summary:

The warehouse driver operates our food bank vehicles and performs warehouse functions in a computerized environment.

Essential Functions:

• Follow scheduled routes for pick-ups and deliveries to safely operate a 24 ft truck.
• Load and unload products on trucks at pickup locations and warehouse.
• Efficiently loads orders during the morning routine. Follows food safety standards for temperature control. Maintains the highest standards for inventory accuracy.
• Pick up and deliver products from designated locations. Reports delays and problems with completing assignments.
• Maintains customer service and professionalism.
• Operates material handling equipment and other similar equipment.
• This position requires the ability to accurately process full cases and pallets of product in a computerized environment. Able to learn and work with scanners and printers. Maintains the highest standards for inventory accuracy.
• Responsible for basic maintenance and service to assigned vehicles. Reports all mechanical problems and repairs to supervisor. Performs daily pre-trip inspection before beginning route.
• Maintains a safe driving record.
• Submits all notices, receipts and vouchers for gas, service, violations.
• Assists in warehouse after completing routing assignments.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be professional and dependable.
• Must have the ability to operate a pallet and forklift.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to work effectively as a team and independently when required

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Experience in driving a box truck
• Valid Class A or B CDL license, in good standing.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

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Our goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential.