CDL Class A Driver

God's Pantry Food Bank; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

God’s Pantry Food Bank is seeking a Transportation Specialist CDL Class A to join the Operations team in Lexington. This full-time role involves driving CDL Class A vehicles and performing warehouse duties, with a 7am–3:30pm schedule and a 40-hour workweek.

The ideal candidate will maintain a valid Class A CDL and DOT medical card, perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and work collaboratively with staff and donors in a fast-paced environment. Forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks.
• Self-motivation and reliability required.
• Works well with others and is a team player.
• Punctual and dependable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate CDL Class A vehicle safely and legally.
• Load and unload trucks ensuring product integrity.
• Deliver and pickup products as needed.
• Maintain CDL Class A license and DOT Medical card.
• Perform Pre-Trip and Post-Trip inspections and log DVIR.
• Drive other GPFB vehicles and assist warehouse tasks as required.
• Interact courteously with agencies, donors and staff.
• Assist with loading/unloading for donors and agencies.
• Operate power equipment as needed and keep a clean, safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Direction-following

Self-motivation

Team player

Punctual

Reliability

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Class A CDL

Job description

Description

Position Title:
Transportation Specialist CDL Class A

Department:
Operations

Reports to:
Transportation/Logistics ManagerFull-Time7am - 3:30pm

Hours Required per week: 40FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Purpose: The Transportation Specialist CDL Class A/ Warehouse person participates as a member of the operations and warehouse team of God’s Pantry Food Bank. Drives CDL-Class A (or other GPFB) vehicles, in addition to other warehouse duties, tasks, and procedures, as assigned by the Transportation Manager, Warehouse Manager or the Operations Director.To drive CDL Class-A licensed vehicles and complete warehouse tasking and operations as assigned

Essential Duties/Functions:

1. Operate assigned truck in legal, safe and appropriate manner.
2. Properly load and unload truck to insure product quality.
3. Deliver and pickup product requiring CDL truck.
4. Maintain CDL-Class A License and DOT Medical card.
5. Maintain all needed licenses and health exams.
6. Do a proper Pre-Trip and Post-Trip inspections on the truck and fill out DVIR
7. Inform supervisor of needed vehicle maintenance.
8. Verify cargo weight to ensure load is within weight limits.
9. Drive other GPFB vehicles as needed to deliver or pickup product.
10. Unload and load trucks promptly as they arrive.
11. Exercise safe and responsible actions in all job functions.
12. Interact with agencies, donors and staff in a courteous manner.
13. Pick orders as needed in warehouse.
14. Assist agencies and donors with loading or unloading.
15. Operate various power materials handling equipment in an appropriate manner.
16. Assist other warehousepersons in maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
17. Other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Given that God’s Pantry Food Bank is both a crisis response and an ongoing service agency, it is necessary that staff be adaptable and creative, able to deal with rapid change and unusual demands of time and effort. It is also imperative that excellent working relationships and a positive atmosphere be maintained with not only the staff, but with donors, volunteers, clients and all others with whom the employee comes in contact while representing GPFB
Physical Requirements:

• Walking and/or standing for long periods of time
• Heavy and repetitive lifting up to 100 pounds
• Operating equipment

Miscellaneous Requirements: Full-time, 40 Hours per Week.

Maintaining a valid driver’s license

Maintaining Class A license

Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks
• Self- motivation
• Work well with others
• Team Player
• Punctual
• Reliable

Education/Experience Required: Class A-CDL. High School graduate or GED. Able to perform physical labor including heavy lifting. Clean driving record. Able to operate a fork lift and electric pallet jack. Able to work independently and as a part of a team. Good communication and mathematical skills. Attention to detail. Computer skills preferred.

GPFB is an Equal Opportunity Employer