FULL TIME CDL B DRIVER

Utah Food Bank; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Food Bank in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Full‑Time CDL Driver to assist with the collection and distribution of donated food and items. You will operate company vehicles, maintain safety standards, and coordinate with volunteers to support statewide hunger relief efforts.

The position requires a Utah CDL‑B, good driving record, and DOT medical card. Forklift certification or ability to obtain it is preferred, with occasional warehouse duties and Saturday availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Utah CDL – B Drivers’ License, good driving record (MVR required) and DOT medical card.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified (in‑house training and certification).
• Good communication skills and ability to relate to many kinds of people in a professional manner.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with donors, clients, community members and UFB and agency staff.
• Flexible and available to work different routes/schedules as required; willing to work overtime if needed.
• Good organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver food donations, food boxes and agency orders in Utah Food Bank vehicles.
• Operate UFB vehicles in a safe and professional manner, obeying all traffic laws and appropriately representing UFB to the public on the road.
• Interact in appropriate professional manner with donors, agency personnel, volunteers, clients, general public and other staff to enhance UFB reputation and increase donations.
• Responsible for Utah Food Bank driver paperwork.
• Safely operate forklift and other warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, carts, etc).
• Frequent hand unloading and loading of truck/trailer as needed.
• Responsible for proper routine maintenance of UFB machinery, equipment and vehicles.
• Regular cleaning of vehicle and prompt reporting of maintenance/repair needs.
• Perform daily pre-and post-trip safety inspections and turn in documents to Dispatch/Branch Director.
• Inspect and ensure product quality.
• Work with volunteers.
• Maintain DOT Log Book requirements.
• Help with food drives on and off site (requires some Saturday hours).
• Assist in warehouse as needed, build orders, load/unload trucks & trailers, clean up, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Prioritization

Communication

Relationship building

Flexibility

Organization

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Salt Lake City - Main Distribution Center - SLC, UT 84119, Salary Range: $24.00, Job Category: Transportation,

At Utah Food Bank, we believe that every team member has the power to create real change in the lives of those we serve. Since 1904, we’ve been committed to Fighting Hunger Statewide, and we’re inviting you to join our efforts.

Our growing team works collaboratively in a mission‑driven, inclusive, and supportive culture. With the addition of seven new statewide facilities, we’re ready to make an even greater impact – and we need people like you to help us achieve it.

Working here isn’t just a job; it’s a purpose. From partnering with local communities to engaging with dedicated volunteers, you’ll see the results of your efforts every day. Together, we work tirelessly to achieve our mission of Fighting Hunger Statewide.

The Full‑Time CDL Driver assists with the collection and distribution of donated food and other items. Duties may include Grocery Rescue, Kids Café deliveries, senior food box delivery, agency deliveries, commercial and food drive pick‑ups. Drivers must also maintain company vehicles.

Duties

• Pick up and deliver food donations, food boxes and agency orders in Utah Food Bank vehicles
• Operate UFB vehicles in a safe and professional manner, obeying all traffic laws and appropriately representing UFB to the public on the road
• Interact in appropriate professional manner with donors, agency personnel, volunteers, clients, general public and other staff to enhance UFB reputation and increase donations
• Responsible for Utah Food Bank driver paperwork
• Safely operate forklift and other warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, carts, etc)
• Frequent hand unloading and loading of truck/trailer as needed
• Responsible for proper routine maintenance of UFB machinery, equipment and vehicles
• Regular cleaning of vehicle and prompt reporting of maintenance/repair needs
• Perform daily pre-and post-trip safety inspections and turn in documents to Dispatch/Branch Director
• Inspect and ensure product quality
• Work with volunteers
• Maintain DOT Log Book requirements
• Help with food drives on and off site (requires some Saturday hours)
• Assist in warehouse as needed, build orders, load/unload trucks & trailers, clean up, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Able to prioritize and complete work in a timely manner
• Must have valid Utah CDL – B Drivers’ License, good driving record (MVR required) and DOT medical card. UFB drivers may operate a variety of vehicles.
• Forklift certified or ability to become certified; (in‑house training and certification)
• Good communication skills and ability to relate to many kinds of people in a professional manner
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with donors, clients, community members and UFB and agency staff
• Flexible and available to work different routes/schedules as required; willing to work overtime if needed
• Good organization skills
• Pre‑employment drug testing and periodic random testing is required, as is a criminal background check

Physical Requirements

The work requires considerable strenuous physical exertion such as lifting heavy objects up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and to 75 pounds some of the time, continuous bending and stooping, lifting donated food onto and off of scale and in and out of vehicle, lifting overhead to 50 lbs. to down stack pallets; pushing and pulling loaded pallet jacks up to 1,500 lbs. and prolonged periods of sitting and operating a large vehicle.

Utah Food Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.