Class A CDL Driver

Harvesters—The Community Food Network; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (employee paid)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403b plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Harvesters—The Community Food Network in Kansas seeks a Class A Driver for a full-time, daytime route with no overnights. You will transport, load and unload products to agencies, while maintaining safe driving practices and company equipment.

The role requires a CDL Class A, clean driving record, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and good communication. Benefits include employee-paid medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 403b plan, PTO and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Must maintain a clean driving record and be able to pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load and unload product; deliver to agencies.
• Maintain CDL Class A license as required by regulations.
• Operate and maintain trucks, tractors, trailers and warehouse equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A (MO/KAN)

Job description

Join the fight against food insecurity. Make a difference in the community by applying to our Class A Driver position! It is full time position with no overnights. We offer a robust benefits package, including employee paid medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and a 403b plan. Our paid time off is generous and includes paid holidays. This position works a Monday thru Friday schedule with a start time of 6:30 am.

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 database through the trucks 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 graduated from a certified truck driving school
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Missouri or Kansas Commercial Drivers License (C.D.L.) Class A
• Must pass DOT physical
• Clean driving record
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

BENEFITS

• employee paid medical
• dental
• vision
• life and disability insurance
• 403b plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays