Professional Driver

Mid South Food Bank•Memphis, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Mid-South Food Bank is a leading nonprofit organization committed to fighting hunger and promoting food security across 31-Counties in the Mid-South region. Join our team and be part of a mission-driven organization making a real impact. We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Class A CDL Driver to transport goods and materials across our 31-County service area. This position plays a key role in our logistics operations and ensures the timely and safe delivery of essential supplies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; commercial driver’s license (CDL) required
Two years’ experience driving a truck in all weather conditions.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated attention to detail, knowledge of good record keeping procedures and the ability to maintain accurate and legible records and current files
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to read maps, speak clearly over phones and radios and follow written and verbal geographic directions
Ability to operate a forklift and a manual or powered pallet jack
Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds
Ability to successfully complete a Safe Food Handling Course, Learn new software that is given to the driver for better performance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with donors, volunteers, agencies and other Food Bank staff
Acceptance of philosophy of food banking.

Nice To Haves

forklift certification a plus

Responsibilities

Operate Mid-South Food Bank vehicles to pick up and deliver products. Ensure truck is properly loaded, secured and within weight limits.
Inspect and verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers
Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working order and report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
Follow a schedule of pick-up and delivery; maintain record of pick-up and delivery activities, as well as other records such as mileage, logs, and equipment.
Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to supervisor using mobile telephones
Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
Assist in receipting donated product
Load and unload trucks by hand, pallet jack, or forklift; or assist in loading and unloading of special or large quantities of product.
Accurately pull order for pickup and delivery
Provide assistance as needed to maintain orderly and clean work area in compliance with Mid-South Food Bank’s safety and sanitation policies; ensure that the warehouse facility meets the Feeding America and Memphis and Shelby County Health Department guidelines by assisting in daily cleaning as well as the maintenance of the outside perimeters
Maintain working relationships that ensure the success of Mid-South Food Bank programs. This includes maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with donors, volunteers, agency representatives, Food Bank management and staff
Comply with specialized regulations, such as US Department of Transportation regulations.
Other duties as assigned