Driver

Tarrant Area Food Bank; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant Area Food Bank in Fort Worth, TX seeks a dedicated delivery/warehouse driver to perform scheduled pickups and deliveries, inspect vehicles, and maintain accurate records. You will assist with loading/unloading, interact with donors and agency staff, and support warehouse operations as needed.

Required credentials include a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid Class A CDL with active DOT card, and 2–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL Class A with active DOT card required.
• 2–5 years of experience in a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck per assigned schedule to ensure safe, professional and timely pickup and delivery of product.
• Inspect truck for defects before and after trips; submit daily report indicating truck condition.
• Issue and/or obtain signatures on receipts or bills of lading for pickups or deliveries.
• Assist in loading and unloading of truck.
• Develop good working relationships with donors and agency staff; notify Manager of any potential problems.
• Keep accurate, legible log of weights and sources of all donated goods and receipts.
• Work with warehouse staff; assist with warehouse duties when time permits.
• Pull and prep product for shipping; ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and damage-free.
• Label, sort, pack and weigh product for distribution.
• Load/unload freight with pallet jack and/or forklift; stack safely.
• Operate materials handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect warehouse equipment daily; notify maintenance for repairs.
• Assist in maintaining warehouse security to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Valid CDL Class A

DOT card

2–5 years experience

Good driving record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A with active DOT card

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

• Drive truck per assigned schedule to ensure safe, professional and timely pickup and delivery of product
• Inspect truck for defects before and after trips; submit daily report indicating truck condition
• Issue and/or obtain signatures on receipts or bills of lading for pickups or deliveries
• Assist in loading and unloading of truck
• Develop good working relationships with donors and agency staff; immediately notify Manager of any potential problems
• Keep accurate, legible log of the weights and sources of all food and grocery products donated and all agency receipts and shortages
• Work cooperatively with warehouse staff and assist with warehouse duties when time permits
• Pull and prep product for shipping; ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and damage-free
• Label, sort, pack and weigh product for distribution
• Efficiently load and unload freight, move product with pallet jack and/or forklift and safely stack in appropriate storage area
• Operate materials handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Inspect warehouse equipment daily for proper working condition; notify warehouse management team of necessary maintenance or repairs
• Assist in maintaining warehouse security to ensure a safe working environment

Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Drive truck per assigned schedule to ensure safe, professional and timely pickup and delivery of product
• Inspect truck for defects before and after trips; submit daily report indicating truck condition
• Issue and/or obtain signatures on receipts or bills of lading for pickups or deliveries
• Assist in loading and unloading of truck
• Develop good working relationships with donors and agency staff; immediately notify Manager of any potential problems
• Keep accurate, legible log of the weights and sources of all food and grocery products donated and all agency receipts and shortages
• Work cooperatively with warehouse staff and assist with warehouse duties when time permits
• Pull and prep product for shipping; ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and damage-free
• Label, sort, pack and weigh product for distribution
• Efficiently load and unload freight, move product with pallet jack and/or forklift and safely stack in appropriate storage area
• Operate materials handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Inspect warehouse equipment daily for proper working condition; notify warehouse management team of necessary maintenance or repairs
• Assist in maintaining warehouse security to ensure a safe working environment

Additional Duties

• Clean and fuel vehicle; call to schedule on-site truck washes
• Comply with all state and association standards for food handling and storage
• Maintain a clean and efficient work area
• Sort pallets, clean trucks, trailers and parking lot as needed
• Participate in physical inventories as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Education and Experience
• High school graduate or equivalent, valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) active DOT card and 2-5 years of prior experience in similar or related role

Technical Proficiencies

Knowledge of basic computer programs preferred

Communication Skills

Must be able to speak, read and write English and be able to understand instructions, work orders, safety rules and procedures

Other Competencies

Good driving record; ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers); forklift certification (required within 30 days of employment)

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

Works primarily in a warehouse environment and driving in service area

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds

May encounter exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles, and hear moderate to loud noise from warehouse equipment

Requires work schedule flexibility with occasional weekend and evening availability