Driver/Warehouse Class A

Job Description

Job Description

As the largest charitable food distributer in Wyoming, Food Bank of Wyoming is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals. 

The Food Bank of Wyoming’s Driver/ Warehouse will be instrumental in supporting Casper, Wyoming distribution center. This position will consist of roughly 60% driving duties and 40% warehouse duties. When not on their set routes the driver will cover other day runs as needed and assist with warehouse duties. The driver will be comfortable driving in all weather conditions and will frequently interact with volunteers, Hunger Relief Partners, and the public.

The Food Bank’s team is dedicated to creating an efficient food distribution network to reduce and help end hunger across the state. Staff are committed to embodying the Food Bank’s organizational values and mission in all activities. 

If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.

The mission of Food Bank of Wyoming is to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger. We provide food and necessities to people in need through signature programs and by teaming up with hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners to serve communities across Wyoming. We believe that for a community to thrive, every person must have the resources they need to flourish, and we strive to provide proper nourishment for every neighbor.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain food industry standards and certification for proper product handling, storage, and distribution in accordance with Food Bank of Wyoming and Feeding America Standards.
• Drive a tractor 48'-53' Trailer combinations to respective locations throughout Wyoming with occasional overnights required.
• Unload and load food at external locations, working closely with the Food Bank of Wyoming team, partner agencies, and volunteers according to delivery specifications and within Food Bank of Wyoming policies.
• Responsible for maintaining driver ELD on Samsara, Pre-Trip inspections, and other maintenance schedules according to DOT regulations.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitized cab, cargo area, and food-handling equipment.
• Maintain receipts, invoices, and other required paperwork for each site. Turning them in
• Assists with warehouse duties:
  1. Stocking shelves, record keeping, waste, inventory counts, sanitation.
  2. Equipment, building, and grounds
  3. Perform all other duties as assigned or delegated

Core Competencies: 

The Driver/Warehouse Class A demonstrates the following core competencies in daily practice:

• Instills Trust: Driver is reliable, honest, safety-conscious, and accountable. Demonstrates respect and professionalism through all interactions with Team-members, Volunteers, Partners, and Donors.  
• Collaborates: Driver can communicate and coordinate with the Transportation and Warehouse teams when it comes to deliveries, donations brought back to the warehouse, and availability on non-route days to help in the warehouse. Supports and assists other drivers when needed.
• Customer-Centric Focus: Demonstrates cultural awareness and compassion when working with Donors, Partners, Neighbors, and Volunteers. Recognizing that your consistency, communication, attitude, and efficiency directly impact our mission and the community. 
• Ensures Accountability: Driver will take full ownership of their tasks, correcting errors immediately, and keeping their promises to the Organization and Partners. Arriving on time, maintaining consistent attendance, and completing all required Pre/Post Trips daily on equipment utilized.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to fulfilling the mission of Food Bank of Wyoming and representing the brand in a positive manner internally and externally
• Exercises cultural awareness, including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and disability

• Demonstrated ability to work compassionately with a wide range of constituents 

• Able to interact with others in a diplomatic, courteous, and positive manner
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Strong work ethic, including organizational and motivational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; self-directed, proactive, and independent problem solver
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records
• Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to operate within time constraints of workload 
• Maintains strong ethical orientation and upholds Food Bank of Wyoming’s standards for integrity
• Ability to effectively communicate with, influence, and get work done through others
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and flexible hours 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently driving and operating vehicles including but not limited to tractor, trailer, and box truck
• Frequently work in outdoor and warehouse environments
• Use of heavy equipment daily including forklift, stand-up/sit-down lift truck, step-up pallet jack, and automatic pallet jack
• Frequently lift or move 50 pounds
• Frequently operating and navigating a vehicle within rural communities
• Occasionally use office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, and printer 

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required 
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a valid DOT Medical Card and excellent driving record
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Prior experience working in commercial driving is strongly preferred 
• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment is strongly preferred 
• Forklift experience and certification a plus 

Expected Hours of Work:

This role is considered full-time, non-exempt, working approximately 40 hours per week. Work schedules vary each week and consist of weekdays, evenings, and occasional Saturdays. 

Compensation:

$23.75 - $26.00 per hour

 

Benefits:

At Food Bank of Wyoming, we provide a fulfilling workplace along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Flexible paid time off, including 10 paid holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and opportunities for paid volunteer time.
• Robust Retirement Plan: A 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% employer match, plus additional matching based on tenure for a total potential match of up to 8.5%, to support your long-term financial security.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to support your meet your and your family’s needs.
• Bilingual Incentive: A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff, recognizing and rewarding your valuable language skills. 

 

To Apply:

Apply online through wyomingfoodbank.org/join -our-team/ . Applications will be accepted until  October 1 .

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True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience. 

We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting.

Food Bank of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.