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Job Description
Job Description
Position Title : Driver 4 OTR (Temp)
Classification : Non-Exempt
Reports To : Transportation Supervisor
Location : Grand Junction
Compensation : $26.00 per hour
As one of the largest Food Banks in the United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado and Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.
The Food Bank of the Rockies Driver 4 OTR (Temp) will join our team for a 3-month assignment. This position will be involved with many driving assignments such as over-the-road (OTR), Grocery Rescue routes, Mobile Pantry routes, and others. The Driver is responsible for delivering and picking up food products from various locations in the Western Slope area. This role regularly interacts with volunteers, partner agencies, donors, and the general public.
If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.
We value diversity and inclusivity and are thus always looking to diversify our staff with an eye toward race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age, among other areas. Candidates who bring such diversity are encouraged to apply.
Mission : We ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger
Values : Service; Integrity; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Collaboration; Innovation
Primary Responsibilities :
- Drives all company vehicles ranging from food trucks to vans to CDL required tandem axle sleeper tractor-53’ Trailer combinations
- Load the truck with outbound food products according to delivery specifications and within Food Bank of the Rockies policies
- Drive OTR routes to deliver food products to the respective locations in the Western Slope and northwest Colorado. Over the road during the week, local pickups / Mobile Pantries on Saturdays.
- Unload and load food at the respective location, working closely with the Food Bank of the Rockies team, partner agencies, and volunteers
- Pick up donations at various Grocery Rescue donor locations for delivery to partners.
- Drive local routes to deliver food products to the respective Partner or Mobile Pantry site; may deliver to 1-5 distribution sites per day
- Unload and distribute food at the respective Partner or Mobile Pantry site, working closely with the Site Coordinator and volunteers to set up distribution (unloading products, breaking down cases) and clean up (reloading products, breaking down recycling and trash) at each site
- Responsible for the overall Mobile Pantry site operations and food distribution in accordance with Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America standards
- Assist other Programs Department tasks, including but not limited to TEFAP & CSFP deliveries.
- Responsible for maintaining food distribution in accordance with Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America standards
- Assist with breaking down pallets, disposing of waste, and collecting recyclable materials during and after each distribution
- Responsible for maintaining driver logs on ELD Systems, vehicle inspection, and other maintenance schedules according to DOT regulations
- Assist with warehouse duties; record-keeping, waste, inventory counts and sanitation, equipment, building, and grounds
- Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitized cab, cargo area, and food-handling equipment.
- Maintain receipts, invoices, and other required paperwork for each site
- Maintain food industry standards and certification for proper product handling, storage, and warehouse sanitation
- Assist with all necessary record-keeping of inventory, surplus, and waste, as well as assisting with physical inventory counts
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Expected Hours of Work :
This temporary role is considered full-time, non-exempt, working approximately 40 hours per week. Work schedules vary each week and consist of weekdays, evenings, and occasional Saturdays.
Compensation : 26.00 per hour
Benefits :
Food Bank of the Rockies offers a fulfilling workplace and comprehensive benefits package, including :
To Apply :
Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org / careers . Applications will be accepted until January 17th.
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True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience.
We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting.
Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M / F / D / V / SO. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at hr@foodbankrockies.org or 303.371.9250.
Salary : $26
