CDL A Truck Driver & Warehouse Associate

Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Inc; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with match

Job summary

The Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Inc is seeking a CDL-A Truck Driver & Warehouse Associate for its Chattanooga Warehouse. This full-time, hourly role includes delivering food assistance products to partner agencies and handling warehouse tasks such as inventory, stocking, and order creation.

Reports to the Director of Operations. Includes a competitive benefits package and non-exempt hourly pay of $25.50. Equal opportunity employer committed to serving the community.

Qualifications

• CDL-A with a safe driving record is required.
• Minimum two years of truck deliveries with a lift gate.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, practices, and standards.
• Ability to complete food safety certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and receive donations safely using docks and lift gates.
• Process and deliver agency orders accurately and on time.
• Drive tractor trailer and box trucks safely following company rules.
• Complete shipping and receiving paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensure warehouse areas comply with safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Problem solving

Warehouse operations

DOT logs knowledge

Education

CDL-A license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift experience

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

CDL A Truck Driver & Warehouse Associate

A CDL A Truck Driver and Warehouse Associate is responsible for the safe, timely, and compliant transportation of food assistance products to partner agencies and distribution sites; in the warehouse, the responsibilities include inventory, stocking, and creating orders as needed.

The Chattanooga Area Food Bank (CAFB) is seeking a full time, team-oriented warehouse associate & distribution delivery truck driver to join a dynamic staff dedicated to fulfilling our mission in leading a network of partners and uniting the community to eliminate hunger by feeding, nourishing and empowering those we serve.

Reports to: Director of Operations

Primary Location: Chattanooga Warehouse

Employment Status: Hourly Position, Non-Exempt, $25.50/hour, Safe Driver Incentive Program

Responsibilities:

• Load, unload and receive product donations safely using docks and lift gates
• Process and deliver agency orders in a safe, accurate and timely fashion
• Drive tractor trailer and box trucks safely following all company driver rules and expectations
• Complete and turn in accurate shipping and receiving paperwork in a timely manner
• Ensure that the warehouse areas comply with all Feeding America, state and federal safety regulations and guidelines
• Maintain required cleaning areas per the Master Sanitation Schedule
• Attend staff meetings and outside work-related events
• Willingness to cross-train and learn other positions within the organization
• Commitment to promoting a team environment by helping staff and volunteers as needed
• Assist with warehouse tasks related to staging, palletizing, and preparing orders for distribution
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization of vehicles, ensuring the truck is tidy, clean, and in good order, both cab and box (including loading areas)
• Perform warehouse duties and other assignments as required
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed

Qualifications:

• Valid Class “A” commercial driver’s license, with a safe driving record
• Minimum two years’ experience in truck deliveries and pickups w/ lift gate, forklift, and electric pallet jacks
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, practices, procedures, and standards
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher)
• Strong knowledge of digital DOT log process
• Possesses a positive “can do” problem-solving attitude and proposes solutions to issues and problems as they arise
• Must have the ability to complete food safety certification within sixty days of hire

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to meet all physical requirements of the job (occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 75-100 lbs., moving pallets up to 2,000 lbs., etc.)

Warehouse/Fleet Working Conditions:

• Warehouse environment - Temperature zones in the warehouse can range from -10 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Concrete floors & in outdoor environments during deliveries
• Position requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, and climbing in and out of trucks for an extended period of time.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation package, including: vacation and sick leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, & 401K contribution match. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.