Driver, , Transportation

Description

About Operation Food Search:
Founded in 1981, Operation Food Search is a hunger relief organization that provides food, nutrition education, and innovative programs in order to reduce food insecurity and increase equitable access to food. We serve more than 200,000 people every month through a network of more than 600 partners in 24 counties in Missouri and Illinois. As Missouri’s largest independent food bank, we use a combination of immediate food assistance and supportive services, while also working on long‑term solutions and systemic changes to help solve the problem of hunger.

To heal hunger with innovative and collaborative solutions that provide food today and help create a hunger‑free tomorrow.

A region where everyone has equitable access to the food they need to lead healthy lives.

• Meet the immediate need for food for children, individuals, and families by providing high‑quality nutrition through our distribution network.
• Empower long‑term skills through nutrition education and by teaching how to shop and prepare healthy food on a budget.
• Champion change through advocacy and innovative programs and by addressing systemic inequities.

For more information about OFS, please visit our website rationfoodsearch.org.

an hour

• Operate assigned refrigerated or dry‑van truck on established daily routes to pick up donations and deliver product to partner agencies and program sites.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections; verify cargo is secured and refrigerated units are set to appropriate temperatures.
• Execute scheduled agency equity deliveries and respond to occasional urgent or “extra” pickups.
• Maintain accurate route logs, delivery documentation, and vehicle inspection reports.
• Communicate with Director of Warehouse & Distribution regarding route changes, delays, or inventory discrepancies.
• Coordinate vehicle drop‑off and pick‑up for routine maintenance while minimizing disruption to service schedules.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive relationships with partners, vendors, and agency staff.

These duties are intentionally lighter than the original role.

• Assist with loading and unloading trucks at OFS and partner sites, including handling perishable items requiring cooler/freezer access.
• Verify inbound deliveries against manifests, reporting discrepancies to the Inventory Control Specialist.
• Place incoming product in designated staging or receiving zones (dry, cooler, or freezer).
• Support warehouse team with light tasks during downtime, such as:
  • Organizing staging areas
  • Moving pallets with pallet jack
  • Assisting with product rotation or basic inventory support
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas, including sweeping truck beds and disposing of packaging.
• Provide backup support during high‑volume periods or staff absences, within the limits of the 25% warehouse expectation.

• Maintain a valid CDL Class B (or higher) with air brake endorsement.
• Maintain DOT Medical Certification and comply with drug/alcohol testing requirements.
• Follow all FMCSA regulations and OFS safety policies.
• Utilize proper lifting techniques and required PPE (high‑visibility vest, gloves, and non‑slip footwear).
• Report all accidents, incidents, or mechanical concerns immediately to the Food Bank Operations Director and Warehouse Manager.
• Ensure assigned vehicle is cleaned and sanitized daily.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HRA, HSA, and FSA options
• Short‑Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Competitive Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation and sick time, paid holidays
• Company paid long‑term disability income
• Company paid term life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary employee paid short‑term disability income
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness support
• Potential for student loan forgiveness, if qualified

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a CDL driver, ideally in food distribution or nonprofit settings.
• Experience operating refrigerated trucks…