Food Bank Delivery Driver (non-CDL)

GO-HR•Springfield, OH

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About The Position

Second Harvest Food Bank is hiring a Food Bank Delivery Driver to transport donated food and supplies to families and community organizations throughout the region. The driver safely operates refrigerated cargo vans and non-CDL box trucks up to 26 feet long, connecting food donors with community pantries, soup kitchens, mobile distributions, partner agencies, and other locations. The role also involves regular interaction with donors, agency partners, volunteers, and community members, and represents the food bank in the community. This hands-on position combines driving, customer service, and support for warehouse and logistics operations. Drivers may assist with inventory movement, order picking and staging, food drives, special events, and community distributions. The position typically follows a weekday schedule, with early starts for some routes and occasional evening or weekend work as operational needs require.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets insurance requirements.
Ability to safely load, unload, and transport products.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in warehouses, loading docks, and outdoor environments, including occasional cooler and freezer environments.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience driving vehicles comparable to non-CDL box trucks.
Forklift certification, or willingness to complete training after hire.

Responsibilities

Pick up donated food and products from businesses, food drives, distribution centers, and community partners.
Deliver food to community pantries, soup kitchens, mobile distributions, partner agencies, and other locations.
Safely operate refrigerated cargo vans and non-CDL box trucks up to 26 feet long.
Load, unload, and secure products safely and accurately.
Maintain food safety and refrigeration standards during transport.
Conduct vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance concerns.
Provide exceptional customer service and represent Second Harvest professionally in the community.
Communicate effectively with donors and partners.
Assist with food drives, special events, and community distributions.
Assist with warehouse operations, inventory and product movement, and order picking and staging.
Learn forklift operation through employer-provided training.
Contribute wherever needed to serve the community effectively.