CDL Driver

SUMMARY:


This position is responsible for the coordination of the Thurston County Food Bank's deliveries to Partner Organizations, as well as inventory control of federal commodities programs and other products.

Primary responsibilities include facilitating contract deliverables for the Partner Program, maintenance of vehicles requiring CDL, creating and maintaining fleet transport schedule, tracking of Food Bank inventory distribution, and federal food deliveries.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Supports the relationship between the Food Bank and regional distribution sites. Assists sites by ensuring they have access to resources, training, and tools to maintain contract compliance.

• Assist the program supervisor/manager/director in training and onboarding new staff, ensuring they develop the necessary skills and competencies to perform their roles independently.

• Works to maintain and grow relationships with community partners.

• Ability to be flexible with non traditional work hours when needed.

• Backup to Contracts Manager by assisting with the building of orders and creating shipping schedules for the organizations distribution contracts.

• In coordination with the supervisor, identify and implement product rotation procedures for order preparation.

• Monitor vehicle maintenance of large trucks and maintain records for DOL. Maintain commercial transportation vehicles to stay in compliance with the Departments of Licensing and Transportation regulations.

• Coordinate outgoing deliveries with the supervisor.

• Perform minor vehicle maintenance for the organizational fleet not assigned to a driver, such as record keeping, charging battery cells, scheduling maintenance of the organizations large vehicles with contractors, and road-ready safety checks.

• Prepare reports as required by the program supervisor/manager/director.

• Provide backup as needed for other Food Bank staff.

• Serve as an active Food Bank staff member, including participation in meetings, training, fundraising efforts, and other planned activities.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Current Commercial Drivers License (w/valid Medical Examiner's Certificate) and experience operating class B.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Two (2) years of warehouse experience including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Washington State Driver's License and reliable transportation to be used on the job.
• Have the knowledge of and the ability to work with our client base.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to understand and apply the philosophy and mission of the Thurston County Food Bank.
• Ability to maintain inventory control
• Ability to maintain flexible work hours to accommodate meeting schedules, staff training, and other agency-related.
• Food Handler's permit or ability to obtain one within 30 days

COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY SKILLS/EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE SKILLS:
• Demonstrates ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
• Computer literacy including the use of word processing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regularly sit
• Regularly use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel.
• Regularly walk, stand, and drive a car to sites and meetings.
• Occasionally reach above your head with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Team lift or equipment should be used over 25 pounds.

DISCLAIMER:

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

This position requires availability for extended or non traditional hours as needed to perform job duties. The position also requires periodic participation and attendance at related program events and training.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Status - Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Salary -$27.60 - $30.16/hourly starting wage (d.o.e.), $27.60 - $38.20 hourly full salary range (svc yr based)
• Benefits package includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, and a SIMPLE IRA 3% match after one year in a benefit-eligible