Driver

Worcester County Food Bank Inc; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Arkansas Food Bank (NWAFB) is seeking a dependable truck driver to support our distribution network. The Driver uses NWAFB vehicles to pick up, deliver, and transfer goods, supplies, and equipment as needed, while delivering friendly, professional service to partner agencies and the public.

This role requires a safety‑minded, customer‑oriented teammate who can also cross‑train to assist with other tasks across the organization.

Job description

NOW HIRING truck driver:

The Driver utilizes NWAFB equipment to pick up, deliver, and or transfer goods, supplies, and/or equipment as business needs require. As one of the most publicly seen personnel of the NWAFB, the Driver helps generate goodwill from the community toward the NWAFB through a willing and capable presence, and exemplary customer service. The Driver also cross-trains to assist with other organizational tasks.

JOIN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS FOOD BANK: nourishING NWA communities by feeding hungry people SINCE 1988

Northwest Arkansas Food Bank is one of six Feeding America Food Banks in Arkansas. It is our desire for healthy food to reach the kitchen tables of our neighbors as quickly as possible. We are encouraged by the numbers that reflect this effort. The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank currently has more than 110 agency partners ranging from food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and many more. In 2023, we distributed more than 14 million pounds of food to those in need through our agency partners, Feed Rogers, and Mobile and School Pantries.

The Food Bank works to distribute food to those who are food insecure in our community while forming strong relationships with businesses, non-profit organizations, and others in the community who share the passion to end hunger in Northwest Arkansas.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

We believe in the power of community. We collaborate and build strong relationships, based on trust, with and among those who share our vision. We work together to accomplish the mission in our regions, valuing each other's roles and using an open process and honest communication. We seek out and are responsive to the input and counsel of our staff and member agencies.

The food bank requires, as a condition of employment, that all applicants consent to and authorize a pre-employment and/or continued employment verification of their background, driving record and drug screening.