CDL-A Truck Driver

Truck Driver

A truck driver is responsible for transporting goods from one location to another. Truck drivers must possess a CDL-A and be knowledgeable in all traffic laws. They should expect to work long hours as well as drive long distances. Our drivers must also have excellent communication and customer service skills as they will be communicating with the client during their pickup/delivery and must also communicate with the dispatching team.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections per procedure.
• Complete deliveries and pickups as scheduled.
• Follow delivery instructions and loading procedures in a safe and incident-free manner.
• Complete and turn in paperwork daily.
• Input information into digital computer systems for recordkeeping.

Requirements

• Able to speak and read English.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Able to pass a DOT physical and drug/alcohol test.
• Able to complete a Post Offer / Pre-Employment Physical Test.
• Able to complete background check.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and use a hand truck and electric pallet jack.
• Able and willing to work extended hours, 2-3 nights on the road, and weekends as necessary.
• Able to safely operate both manual and automatic transmissions.

Benefits:

Our benefits for full-time employees include:

• An employee access card to select food at the Selection Center - a small handling fee is charged
• Vacation time after 90 days
• 6 paid holidays
• Health Insurance
• Notary on staff at no charge to employees
• Opportunity for personal growth and professional advancement

Blessings of Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to addressing today's global food crisis through dedicated food distribution efforts. Large corporations can efficiently donate food through Blessings of Hope to give back to the community and people in need.

Our ability to process and distribute the equivalent of 2 million meals each month empowers regional ministries, churches, disaster relief organizations, and food banks to serve their local communities by feeding the hungry and sharing the love of Jesus.

Empowering ministries to bring Hope to their communities by bridging the gap between food surplus and people in need.

Be Generous and Have a Serving Spirit

• Have a Great Attitude
• Be Compassionate
• Be Respectful
• Be a Great Team Player

Honor God by Pursuing Excellence

• Be Professional
• Take Responsibility
• Be Dependable
• Have a Growth Mindset

Practice Stewardship by Being Resourceful

• Take Initiative
• Find Solutions
• Maximize Resources
• Get the Job Done

This is a very rewarding job as you get to serve people every day and help to feed the hungry and bring hope to people in need!