CDL-A Truck Driver

Feeding-America-West-Michigan; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank is seeking a Truck Driver - CDL to support hunger relief across West Michigan and parts of the Upper Peninsula. You will drive various truck types to pick up donations, deliver to branches and pantries, and assist with Mobile Pantries while maintaining schedules and safety standards.

Essential duties include forklift operation, warehouse tasks, and strict adherence to FMCSA regulations.

Qualifications

• Maintain a CDL-A license with air brake endorsement and valid DOT medical card or ability to pass a physical.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds regularly and operate warehouse equipment.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and basic math for counting items.

Responsibilities

• Drive semi-truck, straight trucks, and vans to pick up donated products.
• Deliver orders to branches, partner pantries, and main warehouse locations.
• Load/unload trailers and assist with Mobile Pantry distributions.
• Follow driver schedules via FLIP software and adhere to FMCSA regulations.
• Assist in general warehouse tasks and maintain safety and cleanliness.

Skills

CDL-A

Air brake endorsement

DOT regulations

Forklift operation

Customer service

FLIP software

Math skills

Tools

FLIP software

Job description

Your next truckload could change a life!Put your driving skills to work helping fight hunger across West Michigan.REPORTS TO: Logistics ManagerGENERAL DESCRIPTION:Drive semi-truck, straight trucks, and vans to deliver and pick up products donated to the Food Bank in support of addressing hunger in our service area of 40 counties through all of West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Drive truck to pick up products from donors.Drive truck to deliver orders to branch locations, Partner Distribution Organizations, large pantries, mobile pantries and main warehouseOrganize pick-up and delivery schedulesLoad and unload trailers, sweep out when emptyAssist with Mobile Pantry distributions at delivery site keeping trash and recycle items sorted in the trailers for return deliveryRespond to agency customers about the Food Bank and its servicesAssist in general warehouse tasks as assignedTemperature Check Product Before and after ShipmentUse and Follow Driver’s schedule via FLIP softwareAdhere to AIB standards as it pertains to Logistics and TruckingFollow and Comply with all FMCSA RegulationsSaturdays and some U.P deliveries are requiredThis list is not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Maintain a CDL-A license with air brake endorsement, current medical examiners card or ability to pass a physical.Complete all required DOT paperwork as required by FMCSAAbility to lift more than 50 pounds on a regular basis.Knowledge of warehouse operations, math skills with the ability to count items on a skid using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Ability to operate forklift and other warehouse equipment.Requires good customer service skills.Basic Computer Knowledge as well as ability to use and understand FLIP softwartMISSIONWe provide nourishment and hunger relief resources to our neighbors by amplifying the strength of communities through collaboration and advocacy.VISIONAll people in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula have equitable access to nourishing food.BELIEFWe believe that hunger is unacceptable and that our communities have the power to change lives.VALUESCollaboration: Everyone is on the same team, working together to end hunger.Excellence: We deliver innovative, effective, and efficient service at the highest quality.Integrity: Fostering a culture of trust through honesty and transparency.Dignity: Any neighbor seeking access to food will be treated with empathy, kindness, and respect.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected genetic information, sexual orientation or any other legally protected category and to promote the full realization of that policy. FAWM will assure equal employment opportunities in all personnel actions and procedures including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, compensation and benefits.EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTI have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position of Truck Driver - CDL and agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability. I understand that this job description does not create a contract of employment and Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank can modify any or all the terms and conditions listed in this job description at any time. I acknowledge that my employment is at-will and that my employment can be terminated with or without notice.