Operations Associate-CDL Driver

Vermont Foodbank•Barre, VT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Vermont Foodbank as an Operations Associate – CDL Driver and help bring food, hope and connection to Vermont communities. We’re seeking a dependable, safety-focused driver who wants more than a job, you want a mission. Safely operate Foodbank vehicles across Vermont, local routes, home daily. Load/unload, distribute food product, work with volunteers + staff to deliver service. Engage with community members of diverse backgrounds, your role matters. Support warehouse logistics: product storage, equipment movement, food reclamation. Collaborate with Warehouse, Facilities and Community Impact teams.

Requirements

Valid CDL (Class B +) (Would consider providing CDL for ideal candidates)
Comfortable with lifting, loading, physical tasks.
Strong communicator, team player, self-motivated and safe.
Passion for community service, willingness to interact respectfully with our clientele.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent skills required.
Experience communicating effectively with diverse groups of people.
Basic telephone & computer skills.
A valid Commercial Driver’s License (class B).
Current DOT medical card.
3-year motor vehicle report (MVR) showing a clean driving record.
ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain.
Satisfactory background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in driving large straight/semi-trucks in a food-related industry, material handling equipment, Customer service, or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate Foodbank vehicles across Vermont, local routes, home daily.
Load/unload, distribute food product, work with volunteers + staff to deliver service.
Engage with community members of diverse backgrounds, your role matters.
Support warehouse logistics: product storage, equipment movement, food reclamation.
Collaborate with Warehouse, Facilities and Community Impact teams.
Driving, distributing, loading, and unloading Vermont Foodbank vehicles safely at various communities in Vermont.
Regularly interacts with community members with diverse backgrounds and stories.
Support at multiple distribution sites across the state and will work alongside volunteers ensuring the safe handling of products and creating a positive experience for those seeking Vermont Foodbank services.
Support general warehouse activities, which may include food reclamation activities, storage and moving of product and equipment, and other various tasks.
Work closely with the Warehouse and Facilities teams and members of the Community Impact Department.
Work cooperatively with staff and volunteers to support the mission of the Foodbank to meet and sustain organizational goals.
Positively contribute to an organizational culture of safe and secure food handling, warehousing and distribution.
Support our culture of philanthropy by treating every volunteer with appreciation and respect.
Occasionally be required to travel to other Foodbank locations and to attend required meetings, trainings, etc.
Ensure the proper sanitary and safe warehousing of all products in accordance with Feeding America and Vermont Foodbank guidelines.
Efficiently and safely pick up and deliver products as assigned.
Complete appropriate paperwork to maintain accurate inventory.
Assist with warehouse operations as necessary including, but not limited to; picking orders, agency pick-ups, receiving, and sort room activities.
Maintain vehicles in a high state of cleanliness.
Maintain a neat personal appearance, professionalism in all interactions with other staff, the public, and the participants the Foodbank serves.
Adhere to policies and procedures in the fleet safety booklet regarding reporting accidents, daily vehicle checks, completing associated paperwork, substance abuse, and more.
Collaborate with warehouse team to determine incoming and outgoing inventory.
Take part during physical inventory.
Other duties as assigned by the Logistics Supervisor.
Attend Organizational learning days and other meetings as appropriate.