CDL Driver

Position Title: CDL Driver FLSA Status : Non-Exempt, Full-Time Immediate Supervisor: Logistics Manager Employees Supervised: None Position Summary: The CDL Driver safely, efficiently, and promptly picks up food from donors and suppliers and delivers it to partner agencies and distribution sites. The driver loads, stages, transports, and unloads products; maintains professional relationships with partner agencies, donors, retailers, suppliers, volunteers, staff, and neighbors; manages multiple stops; verifies documentation and loads; operates warehouse equipment; and complies with applicable transportation, food-safety, and organizational requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Retail Pickup and Delivery: Safely and efficiently transport HCFB products to and from designated locations according to established schedules. · Load Inspection and Verification: Inspect, verify, and secure product loads and related documentation during loading and unloading to ensure quality, accurate quantities, food safety, and vehicle sanitation. · Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain pallet jacks, forklifts, liftgates, and refrigeration units in accordance with HCFB policies and applicable safety requirements. · Fleet Maintenance and Records: Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, maintain daily vehicle-cleaning and maintenance logs, and immediately report equipment or safety concerns. · Regulatory Compliance: Comply with applicable requirements and standards established by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, ServSafe, Feeding America, AIB International, and relevant state and federal authorities. · Warehouse and Inventory Support: After completing assigned routes, assist Operations and warehouse staff with staging products, filling orders, maintaining clean, orderly, and sanitary warehouse conditions, and supporting inventory control. · Collaboration and Customer Service: Provide excellent service and maintain professional working relationships with donors, retailers, partner agencies, neighbors, volunteers, colleagues, and members of the community. · Schedule and Communication: Work independently according to assigned schedules, respond appropriately to changing agency and neighbor needs, adjust plans as necessary, and keep the Transportation Manager or Lead Driver informed. · Work Environment Navigation: Demonstrate strong organizational, time-management, and task-management skills in a fast-paced, diverse environment. · Pantry Distribution: Assist the Programs Coordinator and volunteers with setting up pantry distributions and distributing food to neighbors throughout the service area. · Emergency Preparedness: Harry Chapin Food Bank serves as a “second responder” during community emergencies or disasters. Once employees have addressed their personal responsibilities, they may be asked to report to work and assist with their regular duties or other recovery-related tasks. Employees may also be temporarily assigned to help other food banks recover from disasters. · Certifications & Licensures: Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and medical cards in accordance with HCFB policies and applicable state and federal requirements. Additional Responsibilities: Assist other Operations staff with assigned responsibilities as directed by the Transportation Manager, and perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Specific to Position · High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of commercial driving experience required. · Experience with transportation operations, including routing, scheduling, forecasting, planning, logistics, delivery performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. · In-depth knowledge of transportation operations, FMCSA, and DOT regulations. · ServSafe Food Handler c…

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