Class A Driver - CDL

United Food Bank•Mesa, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

United Food Bank is seeking a dedicated CDL Class A Driver to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in achieving the mission to fight hunger in the community. The driver will be home daily with weekends off, operating a full day-cab fleet with no overnights. The position ensures food resources are delivered on time and in top condition to partner agencies within Arizona, contributing to the goal of alleviating hunger.

Requirements

Passion for alleviating hunger and serving the community.
Experience driving and maneuvering a tractor with trailer (up to 53’ long) and/or 26’ Box (straight) truck.
Pallet Jack and Forklift experience.
Ability to acquire Arizona Food Handlers Card and Serve Safe Certification.
Current ADOT long-form physical.
Knowledge of vehicle inspection processes.
Valid Arizona Class A Driver’s License with a clean driving record of 3 years.
Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and socio-economic levels.
Exhibits qualities of maturity, good judgment, and tact.
Ability to effectively analyze and resolve routine and complex problems.
At least three years of Commercial Driving and familiarity with Arizona terrain.

Nice To Haves

Current forklift certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

Load trucks and deliver food to partner agencies in the United Food Bank service area.
Pick up grocery rescue on assigned route and deliver to United Food Bank warehouse, unload, sort, and receipt.
Pick up assigned food drives at locations throughout the United Food Bank service area.
Maneuver pallets of product weighing up to 1200 lbs. within the confines of a box and/or trailer with the assistance of pallet jacks.
Lift and stack boxes of food, lift and set up Gaylord storage units, and lift and stack wooden pallets (50 lbs.).
Practice safe food handling procedures at all times.
Practice safe driving procedures at all times.
Obey all traffic laws at all times.
Conduct vehicle safety checks as required.
Maintain good public relations with all contacts.
Maintain DOT logbooks for transportation.
Help coworkers of different job titles and departments whenever possible.
Take full responsibility of product during transportation.