CDL B DRIVER

CDL-B COMMERCIAL DRIVER for MOBILE PANTRY

Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc. is the region’s largest hunger fighting, non-profit agency, annually working with over four hundred partner agencies throughout a 26-county region. This covers a nearly 12,000 square mile region. We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to fill the CDL Class B Driver’s position at our Valdosta facility.

Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc.

The Mobile Food Pantry Driver will support the mission of Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc. by executing the Mobile Food Pantry program and operating and maintaining the Mobile Food Pantry (MFP) truck and equipment. Additionally, our MFP Drivers will support the Mobile Market Place (MMP) mission in terms of site sharing, client service, coordinated event start and finish work, physical positioning and any other activities to ensure the on-going success of both the MFP and MMP programs developed by Second Harvest.

Work together with Operations and Program Services to ensure a variety of food resources are available in communities served through our MFP distribution sites, targeting remote access areas of SHSG’s serve area.

• As the Mobile Food Pantry (MFP) driver, he/she will demonstrate a professional demeanor in interactions with all Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc. staff, agencies, program representatives and government officials providing direct support as needed therein ensuring a compliant safe facility and environment.
• Keep informed and consistently practice the policies and procedures of SHSG, Feeding America national office, USDA, FDA and government regulations pertaining to food handling, storage, sanitation and disposal.
• Ensure that maintenance of the warehouse, equipment, grounds, vehicles, sanitation, pest control, fire prevention and safety procedures are followed. Particular attention should be given to volunteers and staff safety when working in proximity to SHSG’s commercial vehicles.
• Possess knowledge and support of Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc. and all programs.
• Complete Serv Safe training within the first six months of employment and keep current.
• Complete forklift certification per Federal and State Regulations.
• The Mobile Food Pantry Driver reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and indirectly to the other members of the Senior Leadership Team and is responsible in supporting the Programs Department.
• Maintain CDL “B” License per guidelines under FMCSA/USDOT and a safe driving record.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with MFP and on-site coordinators and partner agencies working with the MFP program.
• Ensure food distribution program compliance with Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc. and governmental guidelines and regulations during MFP distribution activities.
• Ensure that the MFP truck, trailer and equipment are properly maintained, cleaned and are fully serviceable for distributions.
• Responsible for working with Operations to plan, pull and load food to be distributed during the month to each MFP distribution site.
• Ensure records are maintained during distributions in regard to food distributed, food transferred to partner agencies, client data and other required data.
• Responsible for the effective execution of the MFP distributions.
• Has the authority to shut the sight down due to unruly activity after consultation with COO or other member of Senior Leadership Team on-site staff.
• Works alongside Agency Relations and each respective leadership tree, in terms of process changes and questions during any given MFP distribution.
• Identifying and preparing new MFP distribution sites and times.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Be a team member of the Operations team and support facility needs as time permits, including disaster relief, Point of Distribution events and other kindred projects.
• Support Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc. special events, training, education, and capacity building activity as assigned.
• Maintains and follows effective processes for office communications and administrative procedures.
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