Driver

About the Role

Drive a truck according to an assigned schedule to ensure safe, professional, and timely pickup and delivery of product. This position involves developing strong working relationships with donors and agency staff while maintaining accurate logs of food and grocery products.

Responsibilities

• Inspect truck for defects before and after trips; submit daily report indicating truck condition
• Issue and/or obtain signatures on receipts or bills of lading for pickups or deliveries
• Assist in loading and unloading of truck
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with donors and agency staff; immediately notify Manager of any potential problems
• Keep accurate, legible log of weights and sources of all food and grocery products donated, as well as agency receipts and shortages
• Work cooperatively with warehouse staff and assist with warehouse duties when time permits
• Pull and prep product for shipping; ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and damage-free
• Label, sort, pack, and weigh product for distribution
• Efficiently load and unload freight, move product with pallet jack and/or forklift, and safely stack in appropriate storage area
• Operate materials handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Inspect warehouse equipment daily for proper working condition; notify warehouse management team of necessary maintenance or repairs
• Assist in maintaining warehouse security to ensure a safe working environment
• Clean and fuel vehicle; schedule on-site truck washes as needed
• Comply with all state and association standards for food handling and storage
• Maintain a clean and efficient work area
• Sort pallets, clean trucks, trailers, and parking lot as needed
• Participate in physical inventories as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and active DOT card
• 2–5 years of prior experience in a similar or related role
• Knowledge of basic computer programs preferred
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English and understand instructions, work orders, safety rules, and procedures
• Good driving record
• Ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers)
• Forklift certification (required within 30 days of employment)

Skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
• Ability to operate materials handling equipment safely and efficiently

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works primarily in a warehouse environment and while driving in the service area
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• May encounter exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles
• May hear moderate to loud noise from warehouse equipment
• Requires work schedule flexibility with occasional weekend and evening availability