CDL-A or B DRIVER

Facing Hunger Foodbank Inc•Huntington, WV

1d•$0 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL Class-A or B Truck Driver/Warehouse Staff member is part of a team that works to help achieve overall Facing Hunger Foodbank operational goals of delivering food to community members experiencing food insecurity. A CDL Truck Driver is responsible for the pickup and delivery of food through direct interactions with the public and partner organizations. This position is labor-related within a warehouse environment.

Requirements

Must embrace the Mission of the Foodbank
Must have the ability to interact effectively with the CEO, the COO, the Warehouse Director, other Foodbank staff, volunteers, clients and other individuals who come from diverse backgrounds
Must have the ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team
Must possess a strong work ethic
Must have the ability to read a map, follow GPS directions or other instructions in order to navigate to various locations within the Foodbank’s service area
Must possess keen time management skills
Must have strong verbal and communication skills
Must exhibit excellent customer service skills
Must possess good interpersonal skills, including the ability to give kind and appropriate directions to volunteers
Must have the ability to maintain a level of professionalism that promotes the Facing Hunger Foodbank’s community spirit and mission
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a related field of work
Knowledge and experience with U. S. Department of Transportation rules and regulations
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B
Must have and maintain a safe driving record
Must have a current or submit to a West Virginia Department of Transportation physical for operation of certain Foodbank vehicles
Must have the ability to lift up to 60 pounds on a repetitive basis and, occasionally, up to 75 pounds
Must have a Fork Lift and Pallet Jack Certification or ability to become certified
Must pass ServSafe Food Handler Certification within 3 months of starting in position

Responsibilities

Timely and professionally delivers foods, materials, and other supplies to member agencies throughout the Foodbank’s 17-county service area
Promptly and safely loads and unloads trucks on location and at delivery sites while ensuring that inventory listed on invoices is what is delivered to the member agency
Observes all state and federal transportation-related safety requirements
Maintains and ensures the accuracy of vehicle mileage, fuel logs, and any transportation-related records or journals, as needed
Cleans vehicle upon returning to the warehouse
Performs routine inspections and light preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment and reports problems and concerns immediately to the Warehouse Director
Reports immediately any accidents or incidents that occur when operating Facing Hunger Foodbank vehicle(s) or other equipment to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Operating Officer (COO), and the Warehouse Director
Assists with housekeeping of both Foodbank equipment and buildings
Is responsible for stocking food and non-food products in the warehouse
Directs and assists warehouse volunteers as appropriate
Complies with all aspects of the Foodbank’s food safety programs, policies, and procedures
Maintains all current Department of Transportation licenses, certifications, and medical cards as mandated by the Foodbank and state and federal requirements
Performs other related duties, as requested or assigned