Per Diem - Class A CDL Driver

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY•Town of Colonie, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for picking up donations from food donors, assisting with food collection, storage, and distribution operations of the Food Bank. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of an employee performing this position. This job is not eligible for a work from home option. Regional Food Bank is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Food Bank to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. The Regional Food Bank complies with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Possess a valid New York State CDL Class A driver's license and have two years of truck driving experience.
Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug tests, or meet an exception, as required under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety requirements.
Must be able to regularly drive or operate a standard transmission vehicle.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain power equipment certification.
Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
This position will be exposed to extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions.
There will be extended periods of sitting, standing and/or bending, pulling, and reaching.
This position would normally have routine opportunities for the employee to be able to alter their physical position or change eye focus.
This position will require the safe use of a power equipment.
Employee should have the ability to lift up to 80 pounds without assistance.
Regularly drives or operates a standard transmission vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating power equipment in a warehouse setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Picks up and delivers food donations, product, and other materials when necessary.
Drives and operates all company vehicles in a safe manner and follows all traffic laws.
Inspects all power equipment prior to use.
Follows all safety standards and procedures.
Keeps commercial driver's license and Department of Transportation Medical Card up to date.
Assists in the proper handling and storage of product.
Loads and unloads cargo, and verifies loads are accurate.
Maintains accurate receiving inventory records of donated product.
Completes trip reports and ELD daily.
Maintains truck in good operating and physical condition - refuels, add fluids, cleans vehicles inside and out daily.
Completes pre and post trip inspections daily - reports issues to Manager. Director.
Maintains positive representation of the Food Bank with agencies, donors, and outside contacts.
Assists with food distribution operations.
Works independently and collaboratively with other departments and employees in support of the mission of the Food Bank.
Works weekends as needed
Adheres to the Food Bank's Employee Code of Conduct.
Performs miscellaneous tasks on a rotating basis within the department.
Works weekends as needed
Performs other duties as assigned.