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The Food Bank of Western Mass CDL Truck Driver in Chicopee, Massachusetts
CHICOPEE/WESTERN MA - PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION - We are looking for a CDL driver who wants to enjoy a great quality of life at work with a great team! The hours are Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM. Our CDL Truck Drivers help The Food Bank to meet our distribution and delivery goals by preparing goods for delivery, picking, loading, and driving. Our drivers and the rest of our warehouse team are key to our successful food distribution The Food Bank offers a great work environment, paid lunch, 14 days of paid vacation to start, 11 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, excellent health and dental coverage, a retirement plan with employer match, a yearly voucher for steel-toe boots, and more! JOB OVERVIEW Assist the Manager of Food Operations and Distribution Supervisor to fulfill the organization\'s distribution and delivery goals, principally preparing goods for delivery, picking, loading, and driving. This position emphasizes quality customer service in all interactions with agency personnel, donors, site partners, volunteers, and participants. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Follow the standards of performance established by the Manager of Food Operations and the Distribution Supervisor for receiving and handling of delivery orders, picking, and shipping product. Follow best practices for safety, while on the road and when loading and unloading the truck. Work directly with the Distribution Supervisor regarding schedules and routes for product pick-ups and deliveries. Communicate with dispatcher(s) about delivery delays and delivery site issues. Pick, prepare, and load product for distribution - ensuring proper labeling. Inform the supervisor of any discrepancies in case quantity, product description, and/or product quality. Meet set delivery times or estimated delivery times established by the organization. Deliver to assigned locations - member agencies, Brown Bag sites, and or Mobile Food Bank sites. Deliver and pick up product as directed by the Distribution Supervisor. For Mobiles, responsible for setup and end time of the distribution, including but not limited to: setup, product amount instruction, tablet/paperwork, break down and clean up, and product inventory. Responsible for paperwork and supplies for assigned locations. Obtain member signatures for product delivered and or pin entry once back onsite, for applicable locations. Perform audits as assigned Perform: -pre-shift equipment inspections and complete documentation -pre & post-trip inspections and complete documentation -basic truck maintenance. Ensure truck cab and box are tidy, clean, and in good order. Maintain truck and delivery records according to AIB compliance, Feeding America, health/safety standards, and industry regulations. Assist with occasional pest mitigation. Must be punctual and have regular and reliable attendance. JOB SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS Education & Training: GED or High School Diploma Class B (CDL) license, good driving record Successful annual screen by FMCSA clearinghouse Experience - 6 months minimum experience in driving CDL B trucks Experience - 6 months experience in electric pallet jack operation and other material-handling equipment (i.e. forklift, electric walk behind pallet jack, liftgate) or ability to learn within 3 months of hire Safety toe shoes are required Physical demands: standing, walking, driving, carrying, twisting, bending, swooping, twisting, & pushing/pulling. Lifting of objects weighing from 20-50 lbs. consistently and up to 80 lbs. occasionally (medical exam required) Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends on occasion if needed JOB PREFERENCES 2+ years of experience driving CDL B vehicles 1-3 years of warehouse experience 1-3 years of experience in data entry in Windows Experience with the food industry and food safety Bi-lingual/bi-cultural in Spanish Customer service experience Knowledge of Western MA geography