CDL Class A Driver - Columbia

Harvest Hope Food Bank; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development resources

Diverse inclusive community

Total Rewards Plan including health/fi

Health plan

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Annual Leave

Job summary

Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia, SC seeks a CDL Driver to join the Midlands Branch Distribution Team. You will transport donations, assist with loading, and maintain professional donor relationships while following HHFB policies and safety standards.

The role requires a valid CDL, 2+ years driving experience, and strong math, safety, and documentation practices. You’ll be part of a fast-paced warehouse environment with regular route planning and vehicle maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A or B license.
• Two or more years professional truck driving experience, preferably in a food or food-related environment.
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide units of weight accurately.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices including road/vehicle safety, quality record keeping, customer service, and operational efficiency.
• Ability to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, and dock levelers.
• Proven ability to work steadily and independently with minimum supervision and to follow standardized written procedures.
• Ability to work well with donors, staff, volunteers, and agency representatives, speaking with poise and confidence, imparting information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports product pick-ups and deliveries to and from donors, program partners, and agencies.
• Assists with loading and unloading warehouse inventory, as needed.
• Builds and maintains rapport with donors and/or their employees to foster continued support and a professional working relationship; abides by donors' policies.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading, and warehousing of product.
• Completes accurate and timely equipment maintenance and safety reports and driver logs; reports any safety issues immediately.
• Inspects and secures product donations through visual inspection and temperature monitoring to ensure food safety compliance.
• Takes responsibility for following all food and safety policies.
• Prepares truck routes for daily operations including refueling and inspections.
• Performs weekly cleaning and sanitizing of vehicle and equipment and maintains cab cleanliness and safety gear.
• Maintains licenses, certifications, and medical cards as required by HHFB and DOT.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A/B license

Two+ years truck driving experience

Basic math skills

Safety-minded

Customer service

Independent worker

Donor and team communication

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Dock levelers

Job description

About Harvest Hope Food Bank

Embark on a fulfilling journey at Harvest Hope Food Bank, where your talents play a vital role in our mission to end hunger. As the largest hunger-relief organization in South Carolina, serving 20 counties, we annually distribute 30 million pounds of food across the Midlands, Pee Dee, and Upstate regions. Our dynamic nonprofit values innovation, collaboration, and diversity, offering a uniquely rewarding experience for employees dedicated to making a meaningful difference in their communities. Join our dedicated team in building a hunger-free tomorrow through active engagement with nearly 400 partner agencies. Together, we strive to address food insecurity and positively impact lives across the state.

Logistics & Work Environment:

This full-time position at our Midlands (Columbia) Branch involves extended desk work, frequent computer use, occasional day-time travel, and labor-intensive, fast-paced warehouse conditions.

Vision abilities are essential.

A Day in the Life:

The CDL Driver is a key player in HHFB's Distribution Team, assisting in reclaiming and distributing food from various sources. They interact with food donors and are expected to maintain professionalism and exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include:

• Safely transports product pick-ups and deliveries to and from donors, program partners, and agencies.
• Assists with loading and unloading warehouse inventory, as needed.
• Builds and maintains rapport with donors and/or their employees to foster continued support and a professional working relationship; while in donor facilities, abides by donors' personnel and food safety policies.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading, and warehousing of product, as defined by HHFB policies and procedures.
• Completes accurate and timely equipment maintenance and safety reports and driver logs and reports equipment safety problems immediately.
• Through visual inspection, product handling and temperature monitoring, inspects and secures product donations to assure compliance with food safety and vehicle sanitation policies.
• Takes personal responsibility in following all policies, principles, and best practices for food and physical safety.
• Prepares truck route for daily business including refueling, maintenance inspections and cleaning activities.
• Conducts weekly cleaning and sanitizing of vehicle and equipment, ensuring inside of cab is clean, free of trash and contains necessary safety equipment and documentation, such as insurance and licensing.
• Maintains all current licenses, certifications, and medical cards in accordance/compliance with HHFB and DOT-mandated requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A or B license.
• Two or more years professional truck driving experience, preferably in a food or food-related environment.
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide units of weight accurately.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices including road/vehicle safety, quality record keeping, customer service, and operational efficiency.
• Ability to safely operate all types of warehouse equipment, including, but not limited to, pallet jacks, forklifts, and dock levelers.
• Proven ability to work steadily and independently with minimum supervision and to follow standardized written procedures.
• Ability to work well with donors, staff, volunteers, and agency representatives, speaking with poise, voice control and confidence, imparting information in a clear and understanding manner.

Thrive

SOME OF THE VAST REWARDS OF WORKING HERE

As we work to eliminate hunger throughout, we state, we also work to care for our teams' professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Full support and career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise and maximize your potential along your career journey.
• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates empower each other.
• Generous Total Rewards Plan - comprising health, finance, and wealth work/life balance.
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Annual Leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the tasks outlined in this job description.

Harvest Hope Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. This description provides information regarding the essential functions of the designated job. It should not be interpreted to describe all the duties or limit the assignments given. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract.