Food Warehouse CDL Driver

Met Council; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

403(b) with employer contribution

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Met Council in New York is seeking a Food Warehouse CDL Driver to safely operate a 26-foot truck for food pickup and distribution, while supporting warehouse tasks when not on the road.

Schedule is Mon–Thu 7:00 AM–4:00 PM and Fri 7:00 AM–1:00 PM, with no weekend work. CDL with clean driving record and 5+ years driving experience required, plus ability to use an iPad/tablet for data entry and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Requires a Valid CDL with a clean driving record.
• 5+ years of truck driving experience with CDL.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Familiarity with NYC roadways and data entry on tablets/phones.

Responsibilities

• Pick up food from partner agencies and donors and deliver on time.
• Oversee loading and unloading of the truck and maintain logs.
• Coordinate pickups with other drivers and routes.
• Perform routine truck maintenance and daily inspections.
• Support warehouse operations during slower road days (stocking, inventory).
• Operate with strong organization, attention to detail and problem solving.
• Work independently and with the team.

Skills

CDL

Warehouse experience

Inventory management

Vehicle logs

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 350,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence services, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 120 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.

Position Summary:

The Food Warehouse CDL Driver is responsible for safely operating a 26-foot truck to pick up and distribute food, while supporting day-to-day warehouse operations when not on the road.

Please note:

The schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday, 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This position does not require weekend work.

• Pick up food from partner agencies, suppliers, and other donors
• Deliver food to agencies courteously and on time
• Oversee the loading and unloading of the truck
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs and track deliveries
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with other drivers
• Perform routine truck maintenance and daily vehicle inspections
• Support day-to-day warehouse operations when needed (including moving pallets, stacking product, organizing the warehouse, and conducting inventory)
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
• Significant organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem-Solving / Adaptability
• Ability to work independently and on a team

Skill and Education:

• High-school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience (required)
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with clean driving record (required)
• 5+ years of experience driving a truck with a CDL
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment including electric jacks and forklift (required); 5+ years of experience operating warehouse equipment (preferred)
• Familiarity with New York City roads
• Comfortable using an iPad/tablet and smartphone for data entry, inventory management, and communication
• Ability to read/write/speak English

Physical Demands/Special Requirements:

• Requires extended periods of standing, walking, and performing manual labor both indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, and move heavy items (up to 30-pounds to stock shelves) on a regular basis.
• Steel-toe work boots must be worn at all times while in the warehouse. Clothing should be appropriate for a professional setting and public interactions, avoiding any profanity, political statements or offensive branding.

Compensation:

$21 - $25 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience

Benefits:

Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.