Route Driver

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 Route/Delivery Driver supports the daily operations of Lowcountry Food Bank by safely operating box trucks equipped with lift gates to pick up and deliver food and other products to partner agencies, schools, and Regional Food Centers. This position works closely with Transportation and Operations teams to ensure deliveries and pickups are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Drivers are responsible for completing required vehicle inspections, safely loading and unloading products, maintaining food safety standards, and representing LCFB professionally throughout the community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Pick up donated product from retail and donor routes and deliver food to agencies, schools, and Regional Food Centers

• Perform and document pre- and post-trip inspections on food bank vehicles

• Safely operate lift gates during deliveries and pick-ups

• Ensure the safety of clients and partners during distributions and pick-ups

• Stage and pull orders for dock loading and delivery

• Load and unload route and transport vehicles

• Assist with the safe, organized storage of food within the warehouse

• Sort food and follow Feeding America salvage and food safety guidelines

• Practice proper warehousing standards in accordance with the Feeding America Manual

• Maintain clean and orderly warehouse spaces, vehicles, and grounds

• Assist with opening and closing the warehouse as needed

• Support the upkeep of LCFB vehicles and report maintenance issues or damage promptly

• Execute all warehouse and vehicle safety protocols

• Establish and maintain positive public relationships while representing the Lowcountry Food Bank

• Promote teamwork and support the orderly operation of the Food Bank

• Commit to and support the mission and goals of the Lowcountry Food Bank

• Complete additional duties as assigned

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Valid South Carolina driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Minimum of 5 years of driving experience

• Must be insurable under LCFB’s insurance policy and carry insurance on any personal vehicle used for work

• Ability to pass DOT physical exam, background check, and DMV review

• Willingness to undergo random drug screening

• Proficiency in operating forklifts, electric pallet jacks, lift gates, and other warehouse equipment

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