Driver

West Texas Food Bank; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1st after 60 days

Paid long term disability and basic生命

Job summary

West Texas Food Bank seeks a dependable driver to support daily food pickups and deliveries. You will load items from vendors, deliver to the Food Bank for sorting and packaging, and maintain accurate pickup records for inventory.

Role requires a clean driving record, ability to lift over 50 lbs, and comfort engaging with vendors. 18+ years old with background check and DOT physical. Training and safety compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Clean driving record; comfortable driving a larger vehicle.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Background check required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for vendor interactions.
• Positive impression to donors.
• Familiar with forklift and pallet jack.
• Able to lift/carry >50 lbs.
• ServSafe preferred.
• Valid Driver License/ Class C.
• DOT physical required.

Responsibilities

• Make morning runs to designated entities and load items for the Food Bank.
• Keep accurate records of products picked up.
• Call on vendors that have requested pickups.
• Maintain routine truck maintenance.
• Report vehicle issues to Operations Manager.
• Follow industry standards.
• Truck driving constitutes ~60% of time.
• Pull orders and assist with warehouse cleaning.
• Set up and cleanup distributions/outreaches.
• Stay current on trainings.
• Transport recycle materials to recycling center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driving record

Interpersonal skills

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Summary

The driver is one of the many faces of the Food Bank. Many stores donate food products to the Food Bank for distribution. A friendly, thankful demeanor is critical when picking up (loading) donated food items from the vendor and delivering (unloading) to the Food Bank for sorting and packaging for clients. Accurate pickup records must be made for Food Bank inventory records.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Make morning runs to designated entities and load items designated for the Food Bank
• Keep accurate records of the products picked up
• Call on vendors that have requested food pickups as assigned
• Keep up with routine truck maintenance
• Report any vehicle operating problems to the Operations Manager
• Abide by all industry standards
• 60% of time will be driving truck
• Pull orders, warehouse cleaning
• Set up and cleanup of all distributions/outreaches
• Stay up to date on trainings
• Take recycle material to recycle center
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Ged
• Clean driving record and familiar with driving a larger vehicle
• Must be 18 years old
• Must pass a background check
• Good interpersonal skills and comfortable engaging in conversations
• Must display a positive impression to all vendors that donate to the Food Bank
• Familiar with forklift and pallet jack
• Must be able to lift, push, carry over 50lbs
• Serv safe preferred
• Valid Driver License/ Class C
• Must pass Dot physical

Benefits

• 1st after 60 days
• Paid long term disability and basic life insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Optional 401K retirement plan with 5% matching
• Paid holidays
• Optional Aflac insurance