Class C Professional Driver - Summer Feeding

Houston Food Bank•Houston, TX

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Class C Professional Driver supports Houston Food Bank’s Mission: Food for Better Lives by ensuring the safe, reliable, and timely transportation of food and other essentials to various local sites within the Houston Food Bank’s 18-county service area, allowing drivers to be home daily. This position is critical to fighting food insecurity by being part of a team that transports millions of pounds of nutritious meals annually to Partner Agencies that serve children, students, seniors, individuals, and families in need. This role supports varying hours and days of operation to meet the needs of the community. Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly).

Requirements

High School Diploma from an accredited school or general education development (GED) certificate
1 year of commercial driving experience preferred
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Approved 3-Year (Clean/Clear/No Violations) Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Knowledge of motor vehicle operations, traffic rules, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and maintenance of motor vehicles
Knowledge of tracking and dispatch software (i.e., Samsara)
Ability to learn new software systems, smartphones, and driver apps
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to work with a diverse population, including the public
Ability to operate a liftgate
Ability to operate a manual and electric pallet jack
Ability to apply plastic wrap to freight, which may require maneuvering large rolls around pallets or loads.
Ability to maintain records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain files, reports, and records
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others
Ability to work on and adapt to multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy while adhering to deadlines in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
Able to work cooperatively and coordinate well with other departments, partners, and neighbors
Strong time-management skills, self-starter, self-motivated
Strong problem-solving abilities and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Is legally able to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to communicate
Ability to remain in a standing or stationary position for a significant amount of the workday
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices
Ability to regularly move around the facility
Use hands, wrists, and fingers to grip, type, and write
Ability to bend, kneel, squat
Use hands and fingers to handle, grip, squeeze, and/or feel
Ability to push, pull, and reach with hands and arms
Ability to position themselves to retrieve product
Average ability to hear horns, warnings, and alerts associated with a warehouse

Responsibilities

Reliable, consistent, attendance is a requirement. This position requires punctuality and dependable attendance to meet the needs of the business, including attending and taking part in meetings and presentations.
Operates company vehicles over established routes while strictly adhering to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and guidelines safely and courteously.
Complies with Houston Food Bank (HFB), local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations while providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers.
Maintains assigned equipment by performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections and notifying management of any issues with equipment.
Represents HFB in a positive manner by providing exemplary customer service and interacting with others in a professional manner while on duty.
Reports all accidents to management.
Delivers partner agency orders and/or donations in assigned equipment and picks up donated or purchased products from various donor and vendor sites, which may include shrink wrapping a pallet. Pick-ups and deliveries may be unattended, as donors or partner agencies may not be on site and their facilities may be closed.
Loads and unloads products either by hand or the use of a manual or electric pallet jack.
Unloads product upon return to the domicile as directed by the leader.
Inspects product being delivered, donated, or purchased for quality as assigned by the leader.
Responsible for jockey equipment in the yard, between “Primary” and “Off-Site” locations, to and from the maintenance provider, and as assigned by the leader.
Completes trip report(s) for compliance and reporting and submits these reports daily at the end of the shift.
Completes and turns in all paperwork to the assigned, responsible persons or departments as instructed by the leader.
Keeps equipment clean and free of debris, both interior and exterior.
Offers suggestions regarding routing, assignments, etc. that may improve the performance of the organization.