CDL B Truck Driver- Tasley, Virginia (no overnights)

About Us: Since 1981, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, a member of Feeding America™ and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks, has been providing food for hungry people throughout Southeastern Virginia and on the Eastern Shore. In support of our mission, which is “leading the effort to eliminate hunger in our community” - the Foodbank has distributed over 300 million meals throughout our 4,745 square mile service area, which includes the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Franklin and Virginia Beach as well as the counties of Southampton, Northampton, Sussex, Isle of Wight and Accomack. For up-to-date information on the Foodbank, visit www.foodbankonline.org, Facebook, or Twitter. Job Description The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia is looking for a CDL B Truck Driver. This position requires physical labor, loading, unloading and delivering food. Truck Drivers will be using a Foodbank vehicle up to 55,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight, delivering food products on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and other locations as assigned. As directed by the Branch Manager provides food delivery to partner agencies and picks up food products from donors (grocery stores and food drives) for delivery back to the Foodbank. The person provides numerous services and labor for successful food distribution and storage as well as other necessary duties for warehouse operations. Monitors and checks own work, to meet quality standards; demonstrates a high level of care and thoroughness; checks work to ensure completeness and accuracy. The ideal candidate will present a positive image of self and the organization; have at least 2 years of delivery truck driving or related experience. Work Hours/Shift : Monday-Friday; full-time, non-exempt; some weekend and evening work required. Essential Education : High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Requirements : Valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License [B Classification] with no negative points . Ability to operate a Pallet Jack and Lift Truck in a warehouse environment Ability to read and interpret documents such as pick tickets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to load and off load in chill or freezer conditions when necessary. Certificates, Licenses or Registrations: Valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License [B Classification] with no negative points. Lift Truck certification training. (Recertification by Foodbank will be provided) Food Safety Training will be required after hire. Physical Demands : While performing duties of this job, the employee may be required to do the following when working in the office or warehouse environment: The employee must, at times, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds when handling donations, documents and files in a mixed office and warehouse. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision while working with documents, computer screens, and filing. Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus when operating equipment. Use hands and fingers to handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and or walk for extended periods of time. The employee must be able to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Travel Requirements : Local area routes, no overnight. The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Foodbank encourages applications from qualified persons of every race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and disability. Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees eligible Trucking freight handling: Using p…

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