Truck Driver- Class B

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

4d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The CDL B Driver plays a critical role in Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin's food distribution network by safely transporting donated food and product between donors, partner agencies, warehouses, and other designated locations. This position helps ensure the efficient movement of inventory, supports strong community partnerships, and contributes directly to the organization's mission of solving hunger.

Requirements

Commitment to understand and support FAEW’s mission, vision, and effective actions to end food insecurity and its causes.
Respect for the people FAEW serves and commitment to learn the causes of their food insecurity and need.
Valid Class B CDL license for vehicles greater than 26,000 lbs. with air brakes.
Excellent Motor Vehicle Record and successful DOT physical and drug screen.
Maintain required certifications, licenses, and training necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Obtain and maintain forklift certification within ten (10) days of hire.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to remain professional under difficult circumstances.
A positive, team-oriented mindset with a "can-do" approach to supporting the organization, demonstrating cross-functional collaboration and a focus on developing solutions.
Demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be open-minded of differing opinions and views.
Strong math aptitude and ability to complete trucking paperwork such as bill-of-lading manifest, etc.
Solid knowledge of city, county and state road system.
Ability to work safely following FAEW safety procedures.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, and extended hours to support donor pickups, product deliveries, special events, emergency response efforts, and other operational needs.
Employment with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and other DOT specific pre-employment requirements applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

Safely operate CDL Class B vehicles, straight trucks, and other company-authorized vehicles in accordance with DOT regulations, company policies, and all applicable traffic laws.
Pick up, transport, and deliver food and product to donors, partner agencies, warehouses, and other designated locations throughout the service area.
Serve as a professional representative of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin by building and maintaining positive relationships with donors, partners, volunteers, and community members.
Conduct preliminary visual inspections of donated product and communicate any concerns regarding product condition, food safety, or suitability.
Perform accurate counts and inspections of product during loading, unloading, and delivery activities to ensure inventory accuracy and proper documentation.
Load, unload, secure, and transport product using forklifts, pallet jacks, electric pallet riders, and other material handling equipment.
Maintain required documentation, including driver logs, trip records, vehicle inspections, fuel receipts, and other transportation-related records.
Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance, safety, or operational concerns to the Logistics Manager.
Support warehouse operations as needed, including product movement, staging, inventory activities, and general warehouse support.
Comply with all food safety, workplace safety, DOT, OSHA, and organizational policies and procedures.
Ensure company vehicles, equipment, and cargo are properly secured and protected at all times.