Driver - CDL A

NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK•Geneva, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Northern Illinois Food Bank seeks an extraordinarily motivated candidate to join our team as a CDL A Driver. Our Class A Drivers play a crucial role for the safe, professional, and timely pick-up and delivery of food and related products. This role ensures efficient transportation and distribution while upholding high standards of customer service and safety. The CDL A Driver maintains assigned fleet vehicles in accordance with cost-effective guidelines, ensuring reliability and compliance with all safety regulations. Additionally, the role focuses on maximizing the distribution of food and other products by following established policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s mission to provide essential resources to the community. This Full-Time position is based out of our West Suburban Center (Geneva) location.

Requirements

21 years of age or older, with a valid CDL A Driver’s License and DOT Medical Card.
2+ years of driving experience with a clean driving record.
Experience operating a 10-speed manual transmission truck.
Subject to random drug screen program.
Able to be certified on powered industrial lift trucks.
Ability to receive and follow instructions, with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and write in English, and perform simple mathematical calculations as needed.

Responsibilities

Pick up food and related products at Donor locations, deliver orders to participating agency locations, and operate Mobile Market according to assigned schedules.
Act and drive professionally and safely, following all Illinois Highway Department Rules and Guidelines, all NIFB operating policies and procedures, and any other law that may apply.
Conduct safety and maintenance inspection of truck(s), trailer(s) before leaving each day and report any problems to the Supervisor.
Maintain assigned vehicles in clean condition.
Provide loading/unloading trucks/trailers as required.
Handle creation and submission of appropriate paperwork as required, including the maintenance of a Driver’s Daily Log, Vehicle Trip Reports and any other Reports specified by Food Bank management.
Perform other related duties and/or responsibilities as assigned or required.