Non- CDL Driver

Community-Food-Bank-of-Central-Alabam; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Community-Food-Bank-of-Central-Alabam seeks a warehouse operations professional to ensure safe daily warehouse tasks, support delivery to clients, and coordinate donor pickups within the service area. You will develop and maintain donor and partner relationships with excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities include warehouse receiving, vehicle maintenance, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with team members to cover duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have 2+ years' experience as a box truck driver or other commercial mode of transportation.
• DOT medical examiner's certificate required.
• Defensive driving with a Class D license.
• Serv-Safe certification and commitment to food safety practices.
• Ability to follow safety rules and health programs.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in warehouse receiving and distribution with proper documentation per procedures.
• Operate forklift, pallet jacks and other equipment when trained.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and order in warehouse and facilities.
• Complete and process shipping/receiving documentation per policies.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain vehicles and equipment; report problems.
• Prepare trucks for next day's operations including refueling and safety checks.
• Complete daily vehicle safety and maintenance checklist.
• Collaborate with team and provide coverage as needed.
• Load and unload company vehicles, practice safe lifting.
• Maintain donor and partner relationships and professional interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Multitask

Customer service

Donor relations

Safety awareness

Education

DOT medical examiner's certificate

Serv-Safe certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for safe and efficient daily warehouse operations, delivery of food to clients, and picking up of donations from donors in the service area. Develop and maintain donor and partner relationships with excellent customer service skills.

Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play a vital role in warehouse receiving and distribution. Ensure proper handling of supporting documentation in compliance with internal control procedures.
• Operates motorized forklift, pallet jacks and other equipment in a safe and efficient manner when trained.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and order in the warehouse and facility grounds.
• Must have keen time management skills and the ability to multitask.
• Complete and perform accurate follow-through on documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading, and warehousing of product, as defined by company policies and procedures.
• Perform inspection, cleaning, & light maintenance on all vehicles and equipment and report problems to Management. Maintain accurate records of vehicle operations and maintenance daily.
• Prepare the truck for the next day’s business. This includes refueling, maintenance checks, cleaning box truck inside and out. Inside the cab must be clean, free of trash, and contain all proper safety equipment and insurance paperwork.
• Complete and sign off on daily vehicle safety and maintenance checklist at the start and end of shift.
• Work with other team members in a cooperative and supportive way. Aiding and fill-in coverage for other positions.
• Load and offload company vehicles as required while exercising safe lifting practices.
• Maintain a rapport with donors and partners and their employees to foster continued support and a professional working relationship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years' experience as a box truck driver or other commercial modes of transportation
• DOT medical examiner's certificate required
• Must be a defensive driver with a Class D driver’s license
• Become Serv-Safe certified; commit to upholding policies, principles, and best practices for Food Safety.
• Assist in verifying food safety standards are met for products and packaging materials through visual inspection, product handling and temperature monitoring when applicable.
• Understand the personal responsibility to follow all safety policies, health rules, programs, and procedures.
• Understand the personal responsibility to report all unsafe acts, environments, behaviors, accidents, and incidents immediately.
• Box truck driving experience, preferably in a food-related environment.
• Ability to drive automatic and standard vehicles, operate standard warehouse equipment and demonstrated ability in maintenance of standard warehouse equipment.
• Must be comfortable driving in all weather conditions deemed safe with caution
• Strong commitment to safe work practices, particularly road/vehicle safety
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well with other staff and to relate to donors and agency representatives.
• Ability to work steadily and independently with minimum supervision and to follow standardized procedures. Strong problem-solving capability and ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to work diverse schedules

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds frequently using safe lifting techniques
• Up to 1/2 of the time: walk, sit, squat, bend, twist, and reach at various heights above and below shoulder level
• Up to 1/4 of the time: push or pull; lift large, heavy, awkward objects while maneuvering in a confined space
• Work inside freezers and coolers with a temperature of -10 to 38°F. PPE provided.
• Strong commitment to quality record keeping, customer service, and operational efficiency without shortcutting processes