Operations Associate-CDL Driver

Description

Operations Associate-CDL Driver

Location: Barre, VT

Salary: $25.75-$28.17 an hour

Job Type:
Temporary (Beginning in October; duration based on organizational need)

Drive With Purpose.

Be Home Every Night.

Make a Real Impact.

Join the Vermont Foodbank as an Operations Associate – CDL Driver and help bring food, hope and connection to Vermont communities. We’re seeking a dependable, safety-focused driver who wants more than a job, you want a mission.

What
you’ll
do:

• Safely operate Foodbank vehicles across Vermont, local routes,
  home daily
  .
• Load/unload, distribute food product, work with volunteers + staff to deliver service.
• Engage with community members of diverse backgrounds, your role matters.
• Support warehouse logistics: product storage, equipment movement, food reclamation.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Facilities and Community Impact teams.

What
we’re
looking for:

• Valid CDL (Class B +)
• Comfortable with lifting, loading, physical tasks.
• Strong communicator, team player, self-motivated and safe.
• Passion for community service, willingness to interact respectfully with our clientele.

Why join us?

Because you’ll do work that matters
. You’ll be part of a progressive, equity-minded organization dedicated to making sure everyone in Vermont has enough food every day
. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of inequity. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and inclusion.

Ready to drive change?

If you’re ready for a meaningful role, apply now. Be the driver who makes a difference , we look forward to hearing from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and seek to bring our values of diversity and inclusion to our hiring process. Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Carlos Camacho at ccamacho .

Requirements

Position Title: Operations Associate - CDL Driver

Job Level: Level 1

Position Type (Exempt/Non-exempt): Temporary

Benefits: Eligible for benefits according to the Personnel Manual

Supervisor’s

Title:

Director-Branch Operations

Position

Purpose:

This temporary position reports to the Director-Branch Operations. The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: driving, distributing, loading, and unloading Vermont Foodbank vehicles safely at various communities in Vermont. In addition to these primary responsibilities, this position regularly interacts with community members with diverse backgrounds and stories. This position will provide support at multiple distribution sites across the state and will work alongside volunteers ensuring the safe handling of products and creating a positive experience for those seeking Vermont Foodbank services.

This position is regularly called upon to support general warehouse activities, which may include food reclamation activities, storage and moving of product and equipment, and other various tasks. This position will work closely with the Warehouse and Facilities teams and members of the Community Impact Department.

Building equity and social justice into Vermont Foodbank’s organizational practices is everyone’s responsibility, and it requires the commitment and collaboration of every employee and team. Therefore, everyone is expected to honor diversity, contribute to an inclusive organizational culture, and leverage their own personal agency and scope of influence to center equity.

Global Functions and Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with staff and volunteers to support the mission of the Foodbank to meet and sustain organizational…