What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Driver - CDL A position at FORGOTTEN HARVEST?
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Description
Summary of Responsibilities: The Food Program Driver is accountable for picking up food from donors and delivering it to the organizations served by Forgotten Harvest in the tri-county area. The driver is responsible for keeping accurate food pick-up, delivery and inventory records, making sure that product picked up meets the standards of Forgotten Harvest and that food delivered is packaged and handled appropriately. Driver is also responsible for keeping his truck clean and functioning properly. This is a touch freight position. The position requires lifting of 60 lbs repeatedly throughout the day approximately 3,500 -6,500 lbs per day. Home Daily, no overnights.
Duties/Essential Functions:
- Uphold Mission, Vision and Values of Forgotten Harvest
- Attend all required meetings
- Pre-trip and Post Trip Vehicle Inspections as required by FMCSR 396.11.
- Ensures Cargo is properly loaded, distributed and secured.
- Operate the commercial motor vehicle safely and legally.
- Stays knowledgeable and complies with all related DOT regulations.
- Use MHE safely and properly. (Pallet Jacks, carts and 2-wheelers)
- Pick up food from donating organizations
- Maintaining good relationships with donors and receiving agencies
- Keep accurate and legible records of food delivered and dispersed
- Follows established guidelines regarding the check in and check out procedures.
- Communicates with Transportation Department as required.
- Reports all accidents and incidents immediately to Management.
- Is responsible to keep all assigned equipment stays in good working order.
- Is responsible to fuel vehicles as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring that food donated is appropriate and meets health department regulations
- Daily truck Inspection for Pest & Sanitation
- Ensure that safe and sanitary food handling practices are strictly adhered to
- Participates in staff meetings and special events.
- Maintain professional appearance at all times while engaged in Forgotten Harvest mission.
- Perform other duties assigned
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