SDC PART TIME CDL DRIVER

Description

At Utah Food Bank, we believe that every team member has the power to create real change in the lives of those we serve. Since 1904, we’ve been committed to Fighting Hunger Statewide, and we’re inviting you to join our efforts. 

Our growing team works collaboratively in a mission-driven, inclusive, and supportive culture.  With the addition of seven new statewide facilities, we’re ready to make an even greater impact – and we need people like you to help us achieve it. 

Working here isn’t just a job; it’s a purpose. From partnering with local communities to engaging with dedicated volunteers, you’ll see the results of your efforts every day.  Together, we work tirelessly to achieve our mission of Fighting Hunger Statewide. 

If you’re ready to use your skills and passion to make a meaningful difference, let’s talk.  Learn more about us at utahfoodbank.org 

The Part-Time CDL Driver reports directly to the Branch Director and assists with the collection and distribution of donated food and other items. Duties may include Grocery Rescue, Kids Café, mobile deliveries, senior food box delivery, CSFP boxes, agency deliveries, commercial and food drive pick-ups.

Duties:

• Pick up and deliver food donations, food boxes and agency orders in Utah Food Bank vehicles
• Operate UFB vehicles in a safe and professional manner, obeying all traffic laws and appropriately representing UFB to the public on the road
• Interact in appropriate professional manner with donors, agency personnel, volunteers, clients, general public and other staff to enhance UFB reputation and increase donations
• Responsible for Utah Food Bank driver paperwork
• Operate forklift and other warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, carts, etc.) safely
• Frequent hand unloading and loading of truck/trailer as needed
• Responsible for proper routine maintenance of UFB machinery, equipment and vehicles
• Regular cleaning of vehicle and prompt reporting of maintenance/repair needs
• Perform daily pre-and post-trip safety inspections and turn in documents to Dispatch
• Inspect and ensure product quality
• Direct all UFB programs, including sign ups
• Work with Mobile Pantry Coordinator, volunteers and volunteer coordinator
• Help with food drives on and off-site as needed
• Assist in warehouse as needed, build orders, load/unload trucks & trailers, clean up, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have current Utah Commercial Driver’s License, good driving record (MVR required) and DOT medical card
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work in a timely manner
• Experience driving large vehicles is required; CDL drivers must have 2 years tractor-trailer experience
• Forklift certified or ability to become forklift certified within 10 days of hire (in-house certification)
• Must have good communication skills and ability to relate to people in a professional manner
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with donors, clients, community members and UFB and agency staff
• Good organization skills
• Flexible and available to work different routes/schedules as required; willing to work overtime if needed

Physical Requirements:

The work requires considerable strenuous physical exertion such as lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and to 75 pounds some of the time, continuous bending and stooping, lifting donated food onto and off of scale and in and out of vehicle, lifting overhead to 50 lbs. to down stack pallets; pushing and pulling loaded pallet jacks up to 2,000 lbs. and prolonged periods of sitting and operating a large vehicle.

Utah Food Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $22 - $25