SUPERVISOR: Director of Transportation

STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt, Union*: Teamsters Local 848

PAY RATE: $24.25/hr.

COMPANY

The mission of the Food Bank is to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community. To fulfill our mission, we source and acquire nutritious food and other products and distribute them to people experiencing nutrition insecurity through our partner agency network and directly through programs; energize the community to get involved and support hunger relief; and conduct hunger and nutrition education and awareness campaigns and advocate for public policies that benefit the people we serve. Food Bank employees are hired because of their unique skills, diverse perspective, and their commitment to our mission. This means that each of us, working together, will do all that we can to fulfill our vision that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles County.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Class A Truck Driver is tasked with driving a bobtail or tractor-trailer to pick up and deliver products in Los Angeles County. You will be responsible for transporting thousands of pounds of food that feeds our children, seniors, working families and veterans in the Los Angeles County. Your excellent driving record and passion for providing excellent customer service makes you the perfect fit for our team. As a Food Bank team member, you'll benefit from a work-life balance that will allow you to spend holidays with those you care about the most and make it home in time for dinner every evening!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Driving & Food Distribution: Drive truck to pick-up and delivery sites, storage sites, and back to the warehouse, ensuring DOT compliance in keeping truck/trip logs updated daily. Complete daily inspection forms for assigned trucks. Check truck daily for serviceability. Obtain gas and oil as required, submitting necessary paperwork. Operate bobtail or tractor-trailer trucks, pallet jacks (electric and manual) and forklifts in a safe manner. Ensure all documents, bills of lading, receipts, tags are accurate for all products loaded or unloaded. Notify supervisor of quality or accuracy concerns.

Warehouse Operations: Inspect and sort products. Advise supervisor of food safety or chemical safety concerns, including poor or unsafe palletizing. Fill and document orders in a timely and efficient manner. Maintain quality and ensure accuracy of work performed. Keep facility clean at all times. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid California Class A driver license.
• At least one (1) year commercial driving experience.
• Insurable with a good driving history.
• Must be literate in English in order to read and understand shipping documents.
• Must be able to lift and carry 45 pounds up to a distance of 5’ – 8’.
• Must be able to operate forklifts.
• Must operate pallet jacks (electric and manual).
• Ability to understand bills of lading, receiving documents and any other documents relevant to shipping/receiving.
• May be required to stoop, squat, bend, or reach on a frequent basis depending on route or delivery program needs.
• Good inter-personal communication skills.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts.
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation: Two weeks for the first three years.
• Holidays: Nine paid holidays, eligible upon date of hire
• Sick Time: Six days per year.

*Required to pay Union Dues and one-time Initiation fee.

As a part of the Food Bank’s pre-employment screening process, all potential employees are subject to a Criminal Background Check.

In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is proud to be an “Equal Opportunity Employer.”