CDL-B Truck Driver - Donated Goods Delivery (Chicagoland)

Greater-Chicago-Food-Depository; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental Leave

ThrivePass

Referral bonus

Job summary

Greater Chicago Food Depository is seeking an entry-level CDL driver to operate a commercial vehicle for pickups and deliveries within the Chicagoland area, prioritizing safety and customer service for donors and partner agencies.

You will handle loading/unloading, complete trip paperwork, and help manage equipment on the route. Valid Class B CDL with air-brake endorsement and a clean driving record are required; training provided.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Class B city driving experience in the Chicagoland area.
• Illinois CDL with Class B and air-brake endorsement; clean MVR.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment and drive manual/automatic trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle to pickups and deliveries in Chicagoland.
• Prepare and maintain records of pickup/delivery transactions for Dispatcher.
• Load/off-load freight using pallet jacks or forklift and assist on route.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and daily safety checklists; report issues.
• Oversee truck helper on route and manage GCFD equipment on assignment.

Skills

Class B CDL

Air brakes endorsement

Manual/automatic driving

Material handling

Tools

Forklift

Load equipment

Job description

Greater Chicago Food Depository is seeking an entry-level CDL driver to operate a commercial vehicle for pickups and deliveries within the Chicagoland area, prioritizing safety and customer service for donors and partner agencies.

You will handle loading/unloading, complete trip paperwork, and help manage equipment on the route. Valid Class B CDL with air-brake endorsement and a clean driving record are required; training provided.