CDL Class A Driver - Greeville

Harvest Hope Food Bank; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 24,108 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Hope Food Bank, located in Upstate Greenville, SC, is hiring a full-time Delivery Driver to support warehouse and distribution operations. The role requires safe driving, timely pickups, and deliveries to donors and partner agencies, with adherence to food safety policies and DOT requirements.

The position involves operating pallet jacks and forklifts as needed, maintaining shipping records, and assisting with vehicle maintenance and daily route planning.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class A or B license.
• Two or more years of professional truck driving experience.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices including road/vehicle safety and accurate record-keeping.
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide units of weight.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports product pickups and deliveries to donors, partners, and agencies.
• Assists with loading and unloading warehouse inventory as needed.
• Builds and maintains rapport with donors and staff.
• Completes accurate shipping, receiving, and warehousing documentation.
• Maintains vehicle safety records and driver logs; reports safety issues.
• Inspects and secures product donations for food safety compliance.
• Plans daily truck routes including refueling and maintenance checks.
• Conducts weekly cleaning and sanitizing of vehicle and equipment.

Skills

CDL Class A or B license

Truck driving experience

Safe work practices

Basic math skills

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 Upstate (Greenville) branch involves extended desk work, frequent computer use, occasional day‑time travel, and labor‑intensive, fast‑paced warehouse conditions.

Vision Abilities Are Essential

The hours may vary Monday through Friday, between 6:30 am – 2:00 pm, totaling 37.5 hours per week.

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; 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 of 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.

Benefits

• 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 represent 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.

Salary: $17.50 – $20.00 per hour