What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class B Driver position at Regional Food Bank?
Must be 18 years of age or older, possess a valid New York State CDL Class B driver’s license and have two years of truck driving experience. Must be able to pass pre-employment or random drug tests, or meet an exception, as required under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety requirements. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain power equipment certification. Good organizational and interpersonal skills. Prior experience operating power equipment in a warehouse setting preferred.
This position will be exposed to extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions. There will be extended periods of sitting, standing and/or bending, pulling, and reaching. This position would normally have routine opportunities for the employee to be able to alter their physical position or change eye focus. This position will require the safe use of a power equipment. Employee should have the ability to lift up to 80 pounds without assistance.
Responsible for picking up donations from food donors, assisting with food collection, storage, and distribution operations of the Food Bank.
1. Picks up and delivers food donations, product, and other materials when necessary.
2. Drives and operates all company vehicles in a safe manner and follows all traffic laws.
3. Inspects all power equipment prior to use.
4. Follows all safety standards and procedures.
5. Keeps commercial driver’s license and Department of Transportation Medical Card up to date.
6. Assists in the proper handling and storage of product.
7. Loads and unloads cargo, and verifies loads are accurate.
8. Maintains accurate receiving inventory records of donated product.
9. Completes trip reports and ELD daily.
10. Maintains truck in good operating and physical condition – refuels, add fluids, cleans vehicles inside and out daily.
11. Completes pre and post trip inspections daily – reports issues to Manager or Director.
12. Maintains positive representation of the Food Bank with agencies, donors, and outside contacts.
13. Assists with food distribution operations.
14. Works independently and collaboratively with other departments and employees in support of the mission of the Food Bank.
15. Adheres to the Food Bank’s Employee Code of Conduct.
16. Performs miscellaneous tasks on a rotating basis within the department.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of an employee performing this position.
The Regional Food Bank - the only organization of its kind in northeastern New York – has been in operation since 1982. Through its main facility in Latham and our Hudson Valley facility in Cornwall-on-Hudson in Orange County, the Food Bank serves charitable agencies and donor partners in 23 counties covering 40 percent of New York State. Working in partnership with the food industry, the Food Bank collects large donations of unmarketable but wholesome food and distributes it to non-profit programs feeding our neighbors in need. From the Canadian border to the New Jersey border, in urban, rural, and suburban communities, the Food Bank provided 48 million pounds of food and grocery items to nearly 830 partner agencies in 2023. For more information about the Food Bank, please see https://regionalfoodbank.net
The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This job is not eligible for a work from home option.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Trucking Driver Type:
- Company driver
Trucking Route:
- Regional
Work Days:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekends & holidays off
Experience:
- Driving: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CDL B (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Latham, NY 12110 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Latham, NY 12110: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25
