What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class B CDL 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
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.