Driver - Class A OTR

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is the state’s largest hunger relief organization and one of the leading food banks in the Feeding America Network. In additional to vital hunger relief programs in our 21-county service area, we also operate Fresh Connect Central, a regional produce cooperative for Feeding America, serve as a contract reclamation site for Kroger Central Division, and are a staging site for FEMA disaster response.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Mileage Rate: $0.60 CPM
• Home Weekly 
• Average Miles: 2200-2500 weekly
• Equipment: Late Model with Low Mileage
• Additional Pay: Detention
• Routes: Consistent routes week to week

BENEFITS:

• 17 paid holidays 3 Paid Sick Leave Day, Federal Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days & Birthday
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Company paid vision, long-term disability, $50,000 life AD&D
• Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Maternal, parental & caregiver leave
• On-site Gym
• Wellness programs
• 403(b) Plan with up to 4% match
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Earn up to 10% incentive pay
• Apparel allowance

Essential Functions of Driver - Class A OTR:

The purpose of the Class A Driver is to safely and efficiently operate commercial motor vehicle in urban, suburban, and rural areas to transport freight. This position is an over the road regional position with the possibility of delivering to a wide variety of locations in the U.S. The position may require loading and unloading food products to charitable feeding partners and programs. All responsibilities and duties will further Gleaners’ mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger. 

Education and/or Experience of Driver - Class A OTR:

• Class A CDL with current and valid DOT medical certificate
• Candidate must have a good driving record 
• 2+ years tractor/trailer route delivery experience 
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Experience with handheld route phone and/or electronic logging devices are desirable
• Knowledge of DOT, state, and federal trucking regulations is required
• Valid commercial driver's license/Clean driving record /Must be insurable by company vehicle insurance provider

Other Relevant Skills and Abilities of the Driver - Class A OTR:

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Reliability & Dependability is especially important for this position
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to perform basic math functions, count accurately, and maintain accurate records
• Ability to operate lift gate safely 

Work Environment & Physical Demands of Driver - Class A OTR: 

• Ability to sit; stand; walk; twist; bend; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Ability to speak and hear clearly
• Ability to lift and/or and move 50 lbs. and push/pull 2,000lbs. of product using manual pallet jack regularly.
• Ability to drive with overnight and interstate travel
• Ability to operate electric and manual pallet jacks.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• This position may include in and out of trailers or straight trucks, indoors, outdoors and warehouse
• Hot/Cold Environments
• Moving vehicles and equipment in use
• Verbal and face to face contact with others
• Working environments may consist of dust/dirt/fumes
• Works independently with minimal supervision

See full description on the attached job description 

Gleaners Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, pregnancy, leave status, genetic information, veteran status, creed, citizenship status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, or any other status or category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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