CDL Driver (Class A)

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team and be part of meaningful work that makes a real difference in our community.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(K) Retirement Plan

Summary of Responsibilities:

The CDL/Tractor-Trailer Driver supports the daily operations of the Lowcountry Food Bank Distribution Centers by safely picking up and delivering food and products to partner agencies, schools, and Regional Food Centers (RFCs). This role works closely with Transportation, Regional Food Center, and Operations leadership to ensure efficient, accurate, and safe deliveries, pick-ups, receiving, and warehouse operations.

This position requires operating food bank vehicles equipped with lift gates, maintaining food safety standards, and representing LCFB professionally in the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailers and other assigned vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Complete retail and donor route pickups assigned.
• Deliver products to partner agencies, schools, and Regional Food Centers.
• Stage orders for loading and delivery.
• Load and unload products from trucks and transport vehicles.
• Assist with the safe, organized storage of products in the warehouse.
• Pull and prepare orders accurately and promptly.
• Sort food products and become proficient in Feeding America salvage guidelines.
• Follow food safety standards and good warehouse practices.
• Maintain the cleanliness of vehicles, warehouse facilities, and surrounding grounds.
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs or damage promptly.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment and assist with general warehouse duties as needed.
• Support special events and organizational activities when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Ability to provide a current 10-year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) with no moving violations within the past three years.
• Must pass a DOT physical examination.
• Minimum of five years of tractor-trailer driving experience.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment preferred.
• Food safety knowledge is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of food safety and salvage standards

• Ability to safely operate food bank vehicles

• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills

• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with management and team members

• Basic math and computer skills, including keyboarding

• Ability to use GPS navigation

• Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and follow-through

• Flexible and adaptable with work hours

• Reliable, self-motivated, and dependable with a strong work ethic

Physical Demands & Work Schedule

• Ability to sit for extended periods (30 minutes to 2 hours) while driving

• Ability to stand for extended periods (30 minutes to 1 hour) while unloading

• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs. regularly and move heavy items (up to 3,000 lbs.) using proper equipment

• Flexible schedule, Monday through Saturday