Local CDL Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The CDL Driver is a key player in the Distribution Team, helping to reclaim and distribute food that is

recovered from manufacturers, wholesalers, grocery stores, local farmers, restaurants, and other

locations. As the primary team member to see and interact with our food donors, the driver is

expected to be professional and exhibit exceptional customer service. Most importantly, the driver has

the important responsibility of representing a food bank that delivers life-sustaining food to people who

struggle with hunger.

Schedule

Mon-Thur: 8am to 4pm

Fri: 8am to 1pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely transports product pick-ups and deliveries to and from donors, program partners, and

agencies.

• Assists with loading and unloading warehouse inventory, as needed.

• Builds and maintains rapport with donors and/or their employees to foster continued support and a

professional working relationship; while in donor facilities, abides by donors’ personnel and food

safety policies.

• Completes accurate and timely documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading, and warehousing

of product, as defined by company policies and procedures.

• Completes accurate and timely equipment maintenance and safety reports and driver logs and

reports equipment safety problems immediately.

• Through visual inspection, product handling and temperature monitoring, inspects and secures

product donations to assure compliance with food safety and vehicle sanitation policies.

• Takes personal responsibility in following all policies, principles, and best practices for food and

physical safety.

• Prepares truck route for daily business including refueling, maintenance inspections and cleaning

activities.

• Conducts weekly cleaning and sanitizing of vehicle and equipment, ensuring inside of cab is clean,

free of trash and contains necessary safety equipment and documentation, such as insurance and

licensing.

• Maintains all current licenses, certifications, and medical cards in accordance/compliance with HHFB

and DOT-mandated requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Valid CDL Class A or B license.

• Two or more years professional truck driving experience, preferably in a food or food-related

environment.

• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide units of weight accurately.

• Strong commitment to safe work practices including road/vehicle safety, quality record keeping,

customer service, and operational efficiency.

• Ability to safely operate all types of warehouse equipment, including, but not limited to, pallet jacks,

forklifts, and dock levelers.

• Proven ability to work steadily and independently with minimum supervision and to follow

standardized written procedures.

• Ability to work well with donors, staff, volunteers, and agency representatives, speaking with poise,

voice control and confidence, imparting information in a clear and understanding manner.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks outlined in this job description.

This position is exposed to varying temperatures, including freezers and outdoor weather conditions. The

position is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, twist, work in narrow spaces, and carry and lift objects

up to 50 pounds. With forklift traffic in the facility and product stacked and stored throughout, this

position requires someone who is mobile and who can hear and watch for traffic and normal hazards of a

warehouse environment. Occasionally, this role is required to respond to organizational needs outside of

normal working hours. The position is labor intensive and requires a fast pace.