Class A Truck Driver

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 32,004 - 45,582; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible Time Off

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Second Harvest Food Bank in Silicon Valley is seeking a full-time Transportation Driver to collect and deliver food products across Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. You will interact with donors, clients and volunteers, ensuring safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold a California Class A license, forklift certification, and at least two years of trucking experience. The role is onsite in California with a competitive starting wage and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional truck driving experience.
• Valid California Class A driver’s license with DMV printout and forklift certification.
• Experience driving Tractor-Trailer and bobtail trucks; ability to inspect vehicles/equipment.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely (pallet jacks, forklifts, dock levelers).
• Demonstrated accuracy in records; ability to write reports and log transactions.

Responsibilities

• Timely and professional execution of product donation pick-ups and deliveries.
• Deliver food to agency sites in a timely, accurate and courteous manner.
• Work with volunteers assisting in donor pick-ups and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records for shipping, receiving, unloading and warehousing.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks according to SHFB policies and OSHA regulations.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly and sanitary warehouse.
• Adhere to safety and food-safety policies at all times.

Skills

Truck driving

California Class A license

Forklift operation

Vehicle inspection

Record keeping

Independent work

Tools

Forklift certification

Tractor-Trailer operation

Job description

About Second Harvest Food Bank

Founded in 1974, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is one of the largest food banks in the nation and a trusted nonprofit leader in ending local hunger. The organization distributes nutritious groceries through a network of more than 300 partners at drive‑thru and walk‑up sites across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Due to the prohibitively expensive cost of living in Silicon Valley and the economic downturn caused by the COVID‑19 pandemic, Second Harvest is now serving an average of 400,000 people every month, a 60% increase over pre‑pandemic levels. Second Harvest also connects people to federal nutrition programs and other food resources, and advocates for anti‑hunger policies on the local, state and national levels.

To learn more about how Second Harvest is responding to the incredible amount of need in Silicon Valley, visit shfb.org.

Purpose of the Position

To collect and deliver fresh, frozen, and processed food products and materials in and out of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. To interact with our suppliers, clients and volunteers with professionalism and courtesy, treating all constituents with dignity and respect. To serve as a positive representative of the Food Bank in helping achieve the organization’s mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely and professional execution of product donation pick‑ups and deliveries.
• Deliver food to Brown Bag, Family Harvest and other agency sites and locations in a timely, accurate and courteous manner.
• Work with volunteers who assist in donor pick‑ups and deliveries.
• Maintain rapport with donors and/or their employees to foster continued support and a professional working relationship. When working on their premises, abide by donors personnel and food safety policies.
• Maintain all current licenses, certifications and medical cards in accordance/compliance with Second Harvest and State mandated requirements.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading and warehousing of product, as defined by SHFB policies and procedures.
• Complete accurate and timely equipment maintenance and safety reports and driver logs. Report any and all equipment safety problems immediately.
• Perform cleaning of vehicle(s) and equipment.
• Inspect and secure product donations to assure compliance with food safety and vehicle sanitation policies.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle operation for Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) inspection on a daily basis.
• Perform duties in accordance with Second Harvest Food Bank personnel and food safety policies.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks in accordance with SHFB policies and OSHA regulations.
• Assist other Operations staff with their responsibilities, as directed by the Transportation or other Operations Supervisors or Managers.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly and sanitary warehouse.
• Second Harvest Food Bank is a second responder in the event of a community emergency or disaster. During an emergency or disaster, and only after an employee’s personal responsibilities are under control, employees are asked to report for work to be available to help in ways that may be different from their normal work responsibilities. In addition, employees may be temporarily transferred to other food banks (travel expenses paid) to assist them in recovering from the disaster.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years professional truck driving experience, preferably in a food or food‑related environment.
• Possession of a valid California Class A driver’s license, current DMV printout with no moving violations, and forklift certification, with the necessary experience to pass an in‑house performance review.
• Proven ability to drive Tractor‑Trailer, bobtail trucks, operate standard warehouse equipment and demonstrated ability in inspection of vehicles and equipment.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records. Add, subtract, multiply and divide units of weight successfully. Write reports and record transactions with proper format and legibility.
• Exert force and/or lift or carry items weighing 20 to 50 pounds frequently.
• Up to 2/3 of the time: walk, sit, squat, and bend twist, reach at various heights above and below shoulder level.
• Up to 1/3 of the time: push or pull; lift or carry large, heavy, awkward objects while maneuvering in a confined space; e.g., narrow aisles, high density storage areas, inside of a truck box, ascend or descend flights of stairs; climb in or out of trucks, docks and/or forklifts.
• Work inside freezers and coolers with a temperature of 10 degrees F to 38 degrees F.
• Ability to work well with other staff and to relate well to donors and agency representatives. Speak to donors and clients with poise, voice control and confidence, imparting information in a clear and understanding manner.
• Familiarity with the Bay Area.

Reports To

Transportation Manager

Location

Home terminals in San Jose/San Carlos. Coverage area includes Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties but could require routes out of county to deliver and pick up donations. This position is onsite. An employee’s regular remote work site should be within driving distance of one of Second Harvest’s locations and must be within the state of California.

Hours

Full time (40 hours per week). Some weekend and overtime as needed. Must be very flexible with start times, days, and reporting location. These may change as business needs change.

Compensation

$28.16 is the starting wage or salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Outstanding and generous health benefits program, 4-5 weeks of Flexible Time Off (vacation and sick), ten paid holidays, and retirement plan.

COVID‑19 Vaccine Policy

Second Harvest Food Bank places great importance on the safety of its employees and customers. Therefore, in line with the CDC and state and local recommendations, Second Harvest requires as a condition of employment that employees have received full and effective COVID vaccines prior to commencing employment. In accordance with applicable law, Second Harvest will consider good faith requests for reasonable accommodation based on medical disability or sincerely held religious belief.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Second Harvest is committed to being an equal opportunity employer which values diversity. Under‑represented groups are encouraged to apply for all positions.