Food Distribution Truck Driver

State of North Carolina; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a dedicated individual for a crucial role in the Food Distribution Division. This position involves transporting USDA foods to eligible agencies, ensuring nutritional wellbeing throughout North Carolina. Applicants must possess a Class A CDL and demonstrate strong customer service skills. Additional responsibilities include heavy lifting and paperwork/data entry, emphasizing the importance of the role in serving the community.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license (Class A CDL).
• Must have good customer service skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport and deliver USDA foods to various agencies across 42 counties.
• Push/pull up to 100 pounds using a pallet jack as needed.
• Lift/stack a minimum of 50 pounds.

Skills

Customer service skills

Data entry skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This is an anticipated vacancy on 7/1/2025

The Food Distribution Division contributes to the nutritional wellbeing of the citizens of North Carolina by distributing USDA foods to eligible Recipient Agencies. Food Distribution administers six food programs for USDA.

Duties involve the transportation and delivery of USDA foods to various agencies (covers 42 counties) throughout North Carolina.

Some overnight travel is required.

Selected applicant will be subject to a reference check, driver's license check, criminal background check, and Job Ready Services Fit Test.

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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

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The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license (Class A CDL).

• Must meet commercial driver’s license (CDL) drug and alcohol testing requirements.

• Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds of force using a pallet jack when necessary.

• Must be able to lift/stack a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Must have good customer service skills and experience.

• Ability to complete paperwork/data entry using a tablet or computer is desired.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

Managementprefers a minimum of 5 years of tractor trailer driving experience, and knowledge of refrigerated trailers.

You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess necessary licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online.It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.