CDL Delivery Driver / Warehouse Associate

MANNA FoodBank; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate to join their mission of ending hunger in Western North Carolina. This full-time role involves local and interstate deliveries, warehouse duties, and maintaining positive relationships with partners and volunteers. With no nights or weekends required, this position offers a flexible Monday to Friday schedule. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient distribution of food products while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of North Carolina. If you are dedicated to making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible schedule

No nights, no weekends

Qualifications

• Must have a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver License (Class A or B).
• Effective communication skills are essential for interacting with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for local pickups and deliveries of donated products.
• Perform general warehouse duties including inventory control and product repacking.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to navigate and make deliveries

Ability to maintain accurate paperwork

Warehouse equipment operation

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Reach trucks

Job description

CDL (Class A or B) Delivery Driver/ Warehouse Associate

Mission: MANNA’s mission is to involve, educate, and unite people in the work of ending hunger in Western North Carolina.

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you enjoy interacting and meeting new people while working independently in a hands-on, physical and fast-paced position? We currently have an opening for a full-time Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate!

The MANNA Driver/Associate is a unique position responsible for local, intrastate, and interstate transporting and handling of product as well as performing warehousing duties, product ordering, inventory, loading, and offloading of product for distribution. Enjoy the beauty of western North Carolina while making a meaningful difference in the lives of your community!

MANNA embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity by creating an environment of mutual respect, transparency, and sharing of different opinions and ideas. MANNA’s goal is to attract, develop, retain, and promote a talented and diverse workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute to their fullest potential.

Position Summary: The Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate is responsible for local, intrastate, and interstate transporting and handling of MANNA FoodBank product as well as performing warehousing duties as described below. This position receives direction from the Distribution Manager. In the absence of the Distribution Manager, the driver then reports to the Director of Operations.

Schedule: No nights, no weekends. Flexible schedule is preferred, Monday - Friday for 40 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Makes local pickups and deliveries of donated product.
2. Assist in general warehouse duties including (but not limited to): order picking; product repack/restack; restocking/replenishment; inventory control.
3. Makes pickups and deliveries to other food banks, MANNA Community Markets, partner agencies, and donors within North Carolina and surrounding states.
4. Build and maintain positive working relationships with MANNA market site leads, partners, and volunteers.
5. Verifies counts of product being picked up or delivered with corresponding documents (bills of lading, invoices, transfer sheets, receipts, etc.).
6. Receives donated products from daily pickups via MANNA’s computerized inventory system.
7. Submits such documents to appropriate staff; oversees proper loading of vehicle with regard to weight distribution/capacity and securing of load.
8. Maintains accurate mileage, maintenance, and vehicle inspection logs to ensure that vehicles are in safe, dependable operating condition.
9. Performs routine preventative maintenance on all MANNA vehicles.
10. Assist in unloading incoming products, completion of related paperwork, and storing products in designated locations under the direction of the Warehouse Manager.
11. Assist in loading outgoing product for mobile deliveries, MANNA Community Markets, and shipment to other food banks.
12. Assist in general warehouse maintenance including (but not limited to): sweeping, mopping, pest control duties, equipment safety checks, daily temperature logs.
13. Assists in daily implementation and practice of AIB standards in order to ensure food safety and good sanitation practices throughout MANNA FoodBank.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Must provide proof of and maintain current, valid North Carolina Commercial Driver License (Class A preferred or Class B; no restrictions) with clean MVR and current, valid auto insurance.
• Must provide proof and maintain current, valid medical certification as required for DOT licensing.
• Must meet all DOT FMCSA regulations.
• Must be able to operate in a constant state of alertness, and in a safe manner.
• Must be able to navigate and make deliveries/pickups in a timely, effective manner.
• Must be able to maintain accurate, legible invoices, receipts, and related paperwork.
• Basic computer knowledge highly preferred; experience with bar-code scanning is a plus.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse populations of volunteers, staff, donors, and agency representatives in a courteous and professional manner.
• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment or with warehouse equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks) highly preferred.

Working Conditions: This position will be performed primarily in a vehicle and in a warehouse. The employee will occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibrations.

Physical Demands: The physical demands required are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Travel: Driver will make local pickups and deliveries of product; delivers product to MANNA FoodBank partner agencies and MANNA Community Markets; makes pickups from and deliveries to other food banks and donors within North Carolina and surrounding states.

Vaccination Requirement: All employees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, unless exempt for health or religious reasons. Any exemptions must be documented and submitted prior to the start of employment.

Compensation and Benefits: The starting pay for the Delivery Driver/Warehouse Associate is $22.63-$24.63 per hour. MANNA is also thrilled to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.