Class A Truck Driver

Duties And Responsibilities

• Timely and professional execution of product donation pick-ups and deliveries.
• Deliver food to Brown Bag, Family Harvest and other agency sites and locations in a timely, accurate and courteous manner.
• Work with volunteers who assist in donor pick-ups and deliveries.
• Maintain rapport with donors and/or their employees to foster continued support and a professional working relationship.
• When working on their premises, abide by donors personnel and food safety policies.
• Maintain all current licenses, certifications and medical cards in accordance/compliance with Second Harvest and State mandated requirements.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading and warehousing of product, as defined by SHFB policies and procedures.
• Complete accurate and timely equipment maintenance and safety reports and driver logs.
• Report any and all equipment safety problems immediately.
• Perform cleaning of vehicle(s) and equipment.
• Inspect and secure product donations to assure compliance with food safety and vehicle sanitation policies.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle operation for Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) inspection on a daily basis.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks in accordance with SHFB Policies and OSHA regulations.
• Assist other Operations staff with their responsibilities, as directed by the Transportation or other Operations Supervisors or Managers.
• Aid in maintaining an orderly and sanitary warehouse.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years professional truck driving experience, preferably in a food or food-related environment.
• Possession of a valid California Class A drivers license, current DMV printout with no moving violations, and forklift certification, with the necessary experience to pass an in-house performance review.
• Proven ability to drive Tractor-Trailer, bobtail trucks, operate standard warehouse equipment and demonstrated ability in inspection of vehicles and equipment.
• Proven ability to work steadily and independently with minimum supervision and to follow standardized written procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide units of weight successfully.
• Write reports and record transactions with proper format and legibility.
• Exert force and/or lift or carry items weighing 20 to 50 pounds frequently.
• Up to 2/3 of the time: walk, sit, squat, and bend twist, reach at various heights above and below shoulder level.
• Up to 1/3 of the time: push or pull; lift or carry large, heavy, awkward objects while maneuvering in a confined space; e.g., narrow aisles, high density storage areas, inside of a truck box, etc., ascend or descend flights of stairs; climb in or out of trucks, docks and/or forklifts.
• Work inside freezers and coolers with a temperature of 10 degrees F to 38 degrees F.
• Ability to work well with other staff and to relate well to donors and agency representatives.
• Speak to donors and clients with poise, voice control and confidence, imparting information in a clear and understanding manner.
• Familiarity with the Bay Area.

Reports To

Transportation Manager

Location

Home terminals in San Jose/San Carlos.

Coverage Area

Coverage area includes Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties but could require routes out of county to deliver and pick up donations.

Onsite

This position is onsite.

Hours

Full time (40 hours per week)

Some weekend and overtime as needed.

Must be very flexible with start times, days, and reporting location. These may change as business needs change.

Compensation

$28.16 is the starting wage or salary wage will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Outstanding and generous health benefits program, 4-5 weeks of Flexible Time Off (vacation and sick), ten paid holidays, and retirement plan.

SH Covid-19 Vaccine Policy

Second Harvest Food Bank places great importance on the safety of its employees and customers. Therefore, in line with the CDC and state and local recommendations, Second Harvest requires as a condition of employment that employees have received full and effective COVID vaccines prior to commencing employment. In accordance with applicable law, Second Harvest will consider good faith requests for reasonable accommodation based on medical disability or sincerely held religious belief.

EEO

Second Harvest is committed to being an equal opportunity employer which values diversity. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply for all positions.