Professional Driver

Class A CDL DriverLocation: Memphis, TennesseeEmployment Type: Full-timeReports To: Andrelle "Dre" Bowen, Transportation ManagerSalary: $22.50/hourAbout UsMid-South Food Bank is a leading nonprofit organization committed to fighting hunger and promoting food security across 31-Counties in the Mid-South region. Join our team and be part of a mission-driven organization making a real impact.Job SummaryWe are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Class A CDL Driver to transport goods and materials across our 31-County service area. This position plays a key role in our logistics operations and ensures the timely and safe delivery of essential supplies.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate Mid-South Food Bank vehicles to pick up and deliver products. Ensure truck is properly loaded, secured and within weight limits.Inspect and verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papersInspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working order and report any mechanical problems encountered with vehiclesFollow a schedule of pick-up and delivery; maintain record of pick-up and delivery activities, as well as other records such as mileage, logs, and equipment.Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to supervisor using mobile telephonesMaintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulationsAssist in receipting donated productLoad and unload trucks by hand, pallet jack, or forklift; or assist in loading and unloading of special or large quantities of product.Accurately pull order for pickup and deliveryProvide assistance as needed to maintain orderly and clean work area in compliance with Mid-South Food Bank's safety and sanitation policies; ensure that the warehouse facility meets the Feeding America and Memphis and Shelby County Health Department guidelines by assisting in daily cleaning as well as the maintenance of the outside perimetersMaintain working relationships that ensure the success of Mid-South Food Bank programs. This includes maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with donors, volunteers, agency representatives, Food Bank management and staffComply with specialized regulations, such as US Department of Transportation regulations.Other duties as assignedQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; commercial driver's license (CDL) requiredTwo years' experience driving a truck in all weather conditions.Good verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated attention to detail, knowledge of good record keeping procedures and the ability to maintain accurate and legible records and current filesAbility to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to read maps, speak clearly over phones and radios and follow written and verbal geographic directionsAbility to operate a forklift and a manual or powered pallet jack, forklift certification a plusAbility to lift a minimum of 75 poundsAbility to successfully complete a Safe Food Handling Course, Learn new software that is given to the driver for better performance.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with donors, volunteers, agencies and other Food Bank staffAcceptance of philosophy of food banking.BenefitsCompetitive payHealth, dental, and vision insurance12 HolidaysRetirement planOpportunities for overtimeHome every nightADA/ADAAA StatementMid-South Food Bank is committed to equal opportunity in employment for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and any other applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, Mid-South Food Bank does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Moreover, it is Mid-South Food Bank's policy to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so that they can perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of Mid-South Food Bank's business or would change the essential functions of the position. Retaliation against an individual with a disability for utilizing this policy or seeking reasonable accommodation is prohibited. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.