CDL-A Truck Driver

Your next truckload could change a life! Put your driving skills to work helping fight hunger across West Michigan. REPORTS TO: Logistics Manager GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Drive semi-truck, straight trucks, and vans to deliver and pick up products donated to the Food Bank in support of addressing hunger in our service area of 40 counties through all of West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Drive truck to pick up products from donors. Drive truck to deliver orders to branch locations, Partner Distribution Organizations, large pantries, mobile pantries and main warehouse Organize pick-up and delivery schedules Load and unload trailers, sweep out when empty Assist with Mobile Pantry distributions at delivery site keeping trash and recycle items sorted in the trailers for return delivery Respond to agency customers about the Food Bank and its services Assist in general warehouse tasks as assigned Temperature Check Product Before and after Shipment Use and Follow Driver’s schedule via FLIP software Adhere to AIB standards as it pertains to Logistics and Trucking Follow and Comply with all FMCSA Regulations Saturdays and some U.P deliveries are required This list is not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Maintain a CDL-A license with air brake endorsement, current medical examiners card or ability to pass a physical. Complete all required DOT paperwork as required by FMCSA Ability to lift more than 50 pounds on a regular basis. Knowledge of warehouse operations, math skills with the ability to count items on a skid using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to operate forklift and other warehouse equipment. Requires good customer service skills. Basic Computer Knowledge as well as ability to use and understand FLIP softwart MISSION We provide nourishment and hunger relief resources to our neighbors by amplifying the strength of communities through collaboration and advocacy. VISION All people in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula have equitable access to nourishing food. BELIEF We believe that hunger is unacceptable and that our communities have the power to change lives. VALUES Collaboration: Everyone is on the same team, working together to end hunger. Excellence: We deliver innovative, effective, and efficient service at the highest quality. Integrity: Fostering a culture of trust through honesty and transparency. Dignity: Any neighbor seeking access to food will be treated with empathy, kindness, and respect. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected genetic information, sexual orientation or any other legally protected category and to promote the full realization of that policy. FAWM will assure equal employment opportunities in all personnel actions and procedures including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, compensation and benefits. EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position of Truck Driver - CDL and agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability. I understand that this job description does not create a contract of employment and Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank can modify any or all the terms and conditions listed in this job description at any time. I acknowledge that my employment is at-will and that my employment can be terminated with or without notice.

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