What are the responsibilities and job description for the Box Driver position at Northwest Arkansas Food Bank?
The Driver utilizes NWAFB equipment to pick up, deliver, and or transfer goods, supplies, and/or equipment as business needs require. As one of the most publicly seen personnel of the NWAFB, the Driver helps generate goodwill from the community toward the NWAFB through a willing and capable presence, and exemplary customer service. The Driver also cross-trains to assist with other organizational tasks.
Essential Duties, Functions, And Responsibilities
Education & Related Experience
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. However, the role will be expected to interact daily with coworkers and the general public.
The food bank requires, as a condition of employment, that all applicants consent to and authorize a pre-employment and/or continued employment verification of their background, driving record and drug screening.
Essential Duties, Functions, And Responsibilities
- Safely and efficiently pickup, deliver, or transfer goods, supplies, or equipment as business requires and accurately document transported goods, supplies, or equipment being transported.
- Assist with unloading incoming trucks, checking in and tagging products, and filling customer orders.
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders.
- Schedule and coordinate pickups and deliveries.
- Assist with regular inventory counts and documentation.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently as needed.
- Maintain equipment and report any malfunctions or safety hazards.
- Load agency orders and store product receipts.
- Crosstrain to assist with:
- Unloading trucks
- Picking and pulling product orders
- Loading agency orders
- Product receipt and storage
- Warehouse cleaning and maintenance
- Inventory
- Product delivery and pickup
- Forklift driving
- Follow all organizational safety procedures and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Related Experience
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Previous experience in a warehouse or distribution center is preferred.
- A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to be covered under the organization's auto insurance are required.
- A forklift certification is desirable.
- Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
- Knowledge and commitment to NWAFB's mission, priorities, programs, policies, and procedures, including showing compassion and respect toward individuals experiencing food insecurity.
- Proficiency in handling and distributing materials, equipment, and products with precision, including the ability to interpret various documents to determine items to be moved and organized.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable and reliable with a demonstrated exemplary attendance and punctuality, ensuring the consistent and timely execution of warehouse operations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining accuracy and timeliness, which requires excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
- Ability to sort and place materials in an orderly and systematic manner, following predetermined sequences, such as size, type, style, color, or product code, to optimize storage and retrieval efficiency.
- Ability to safely operate a non-CDL, refrigerated 25,999 gross vehicle weight (GVW) box truck.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 100lbs, repeatedly, for a complete shift.
- Ability to do basic math, organize, and document accurately what is being transported.
- Ability to use a smartphone and communicate electronically.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. However, the role will be expected to interact daily with coworkers and the general public.
The food bank requires, as a condition of employment, that all applicants consent to and authorize a pre-employment and/or continued employment verification of their background, driving record and drug screening.