What are the responsibilities and job description for the CDL Class A Driver - Greenville position at Harvest Hope Food Bank?
About Harvest Hope Food Bank
Embark on a fulfilling journey at Harvest Hope Food Bank, where your talents play a vital role in our mission to end hunger. As the largest hunger-relief organization in South Carolina, serving 20 counties, we annually distribute 30 million pounds of food across the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions. Our dynamic nonprofit values innovation, collaboration, and diversity, offering a uniquely rewarding experience for employees dedicated to making a meaningful difference in their communities. Join our dedicated team in building a hunger-free tomorrow through active engagement with nearly 400 partner agencies. Together, we strive to address food insecurity and positively impact lives across the state.
Logistics & Work Environment :
This full-time position at our Upstate (Greenville) branch involves extended desk work, frequent computer use, occasional day-time travel, and labor-intensive, fast-paced warehouse conditions.
Vision abilities are essential.
The hours may vary Monday through Friday, between 6 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, totaling 37.5 hours per week.
A Day in the Life :
The CDL Class A Driver is a key player in HHFB's Distribution Team, assisting in reclaiming and distributing food from various sources. They interact with food donors and are expected to maintain professionalism and exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include :
- Safely transports product pick-ups and deliveries to and from donors, program partners, and agencies.
- Assists with loading and unloading warehouse inventory, as needed.
- Builds and maintains rapport with donors and / or their employees to foster continued support and a professional working relationship; while in donor facilities, abides by donors' personnel and food safety policies.
- Completes accurate and timely documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading, and warehousing of product, as defined by HHFB policies and procedures.
- Completes accurate and timely equipment maintenance and safety reports and driver logs and reports equipment safety problems immediately.
- Through visual inspection, product handling and temperature monitoring, inspects and secures product donations to assure compliance with food safety and vehicle sanitation policies.
- Takes personal responsibility in following all policies, principles, and best practices for food and physical safety.
- Prepares truck route for daily business including refueling, maintenance inspections and cleaning activities.
- Conducts weekly cleaning and sanitizing of vehicle and equipment, ensuring inside of cab is clean, free of trash and contains necessary safety equipment and documentation, such as insurance and licensing.
- Maintains all current licenses, certifications, and medical cards in accordance / compliance with HHFB and DOT-mandated requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
To Qualify for this Position, you must have :
Thrive
We offer competitive pay ranging from $17.00-18.24 hourly, equal with experience and qualifications.
SOME OF THE VAST REWARDS OF WORKING HERE
As we work to eliminate hunger throughout, we state, we also work to care for our teams' professional and personal growth and well-being.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks outlined in this job description.
Harvest Hope Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties or limit the assignments given. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract.
Salary : $17 - $18
