Class A CDL Driver

Harvesters—The Community Food Network; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee paid medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Harvesters - The Community Food Network in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a Class A Driver to help fight against food insecurity. This full-time position offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and generous paid time off.

The ideal candidate will transport, load, and unload products while maintaining a safe driving record and positive relationships with clients. A CDL Class A license and excellent communication skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in commercial truck driving or graduation from a certified truck driving school.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must pass DOT physical.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and unload product to ensure availability and delivery to agencies.
• Responsible for pick-up, deliveries, loading, and unloading.
• Maintain proper CDL Class A license as required by regulations.
• Submit daily inspections and maintain accurate data through ELD.
• Maintain positive customer relationships.

Skills

Truck driving

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Commercial Driving School Graduation

Tools

CDL Class A License

Job description

Join the fight against food insecurity. Make a difference in the community by applying to our Class A Driver position! It is a full‑time position with no overnights. We offer a robust benefits package, including employee paid medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and a 403(b) plan. Our paid time off is generous and includes paid holidays. This position works a Tuesday‑Saturday schedule.

JOB SUMMARY

Transport, load and unload product in order to have product available and to deliver product to agencies.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for pick‑up, deliveries, loading and unloading and assisting receiving staff.
• Maintain proper CDL Class A license as required by state/federal regulations.
• Maintain, clean, and safely operate all trucks, tractors, trailers and warehouse equipment.
• Submit daily inspections and maintain accurate and timely data through the truck’s ELD.
• Maintain positive customer relationships with product donors and agencies.
• Handle food according to safe food handling procedures.
• Maintain availability for any and all driving assignments.
• Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness, and safe manner.
• Perform warehouse duties and other assignments as required.

OTHER ASPECTS OF THE JOB

• Maintain a safe driving record as defined by Department of Transportation (DOT) and Harvesters.
• Overtime is available.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with coworkers, managers, and customers/clients.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of Harvesters.
• This position requires travel to other locations within the service area. It occasionally requires lifting over 50 pounds. Incumbent will spend 50% of the time driving a vehicle (truck, car, forklift, and other machinery), 40% of the time loading and unloading vehicles, and 10% of the time performing other duties.
• This position requires an understanding of all Harvesters food safety policies and compliance with all food safety related procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year of experience in commercial truck driving or graduation from a certified truck driving school.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Missouri or Kansas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A.
• Must pass DOT physical.
• Clean driving record.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.