Truck Driver CDL B

About the Organization:The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorrow for more than a million people across the region experiencing food insecurity. As the anchor in the area’s hunger relief infrastructure, the food bank provided more than 60 million meals to people in need last year, by supplying food to hundreds of nonprofit organizations as well as directly to the community. Creating long-term solutions to food security requires more than just food: it includes addressing the root causes of food insecurity by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care, and education. To learn more, visit Food Bank for the Washington, DC, Region | Capital Area Food Bank.Description:The Truck Driver – CDL B operates company vehicles to make food deliveries to our partner agencies, picks up food donations from donors, and follows all DOT and safety rules and regulations. The driver also monitors the physical and mechanical condition of vehicles to help maintain a safe and efficient truck fleet.Essential Functions:Maintenance of vehicle and gas.Drive vehicle to transport food following all food safety regulations to and from the food bank to areas as assigned.Load, unload and clean truck, regularly.Communicate knowledgeably with co-workers, donors and clients about the Capital Area Food Bank and associated situations.Assist with special events and distributions of Capital Area Food Bank products.Assist with operations as needed, as directed by the Director of Operations.Perform other tasks as assigned.Warehouse operationsRequirements:High School Diploma or equivalentMinimum 5 years of driving experiencePossession of a current Commercial Driver’s License, (CDL B), and Air Brake EndorsementSatisfactory safe driving recordOther Skills & Abilities:Demonstrated knowledge of the Department of Transportation’s standards for commercial driving.Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, including clients of the Capital Area Food Bank, either autonomously or in a team environment.Ability to read a map, follow GPS or instructions while navigating to various locations within the Washington Metropolitan Area.Must exhibit excellent customer service skills while interacting with CAFB staff, donors, agencies and or clients at all times.Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to maintain a level of professionalism, promoting Capital Area Food Bank’s community spirit and mission.Physical Demands & Working Conditions:Ability to operate a motor vehicle, forklift, or pallet jack with a valid licenseRegularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:Drives in traffic, and throughout the communityGeneral food distribution center; contains moving forklifts and pallet jacksFrequent exposure to changes in temperature conditionsRegular business hours; extended hours when necessary and for special events.Reporting:Reports to Manager of Transportation & LogisticsCompensation:$24.04 to $29.39 hourlySchedule:Regular work hours are Tuesday through Saturday, from 6:00AM to 2:30PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Extended hours may be required for special events.Application Process:Interested applicants must submit a resume, and sign their application to finalize if applying through Paycom.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.We do not accept walk-in applications or status updates for any positions.All Applicants must apply online. To ensure a fair and consistent hiring process, we kindly ask that applicants do not call, email, or visit our facilities to inquire about the status of their application. To check your application status, please log in to your Paycom Applicant account. If your qualifications match our current hiring needs, a member of our Human Resources team will contact you directly regarding next steps.NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Please access our website at Food Bank for the Washington, DC, Region | Capital Area Food Bank to learn more about Capital Area Food Bank and our employee benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Capital-Area-Food-Bank