CDL Class A Driver

God's Pantry Food Bank, Inc.; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

God’s Pantry Food Bank, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Specialist CDL Class A to join the Operations team. You will drive CDL Class A vehicles and perform warehouse duties as assigned, reporting to the Transportation/Logistics Manager or Operations Director.

The role requires workload management in a full-time, 40-hour per week schedule with a non-exempt status. You will maintain licenses, perform safety inspections, and help load/unload while supporting donors and agencies.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A license is required for driving CDL vehicles.
• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Ability to operate forklift and electric pallet jack.
• Clean driving record and valid medical card preferred.
• Excellent communication and basic math skills.
• Attention to detail and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate CDL Class A vehicle safely and legally.
• Load and unload shipments while protecting product quality.
• Deliver and pickup products as required.
• Maintain CDL license and DOT Medical card.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document issues.
• Assist with warehouse tasks and operate power equipment.
• Interact courteously with agencies, donors and staff.
• Support other warehouse staff as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to take direction and complete

Self-motivation

Work well with others

Team Player

Punctual

Reliable

Education

Class A CDL

High School diploma or GED

Forklift & pallet jack operation

Clean driving record

Strong communication & math skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Position Title

Transportation Specialist CDL Class A

Department

Operations

Reports to

Transportation/Logistics Manager

Full-Time

Hours Required per week: 40

FLSA 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