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Join Us in the Fight Against Hunger!

At the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, we believe in a future where no one goes hungry. Our mission is simple but powerful: Nourish people. Build solutions. Connect communities.

We’re looking for passionate, dedicated people to bring their talents to an organization where every role makes a real difference. Guided by our values - Integrity, Compassion, Dedication, Teamwork, and Fun - we work hard, support one another, and celebrate the impact we create together.

If you’re ready to put purpose at the center of your career, we’d love to have you on our team!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Transportation/Warehouse Associate Class-A will drive a Food Bank Class-A commercial truck to pick up and deliver product in the Food Bank’s 34-county service area in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

Schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(80%) As an ambassador for the Food Bank and always representing the organization in a friendly and professional manner, perform daily route in the most efficient and safe manner possible while adhering to all DOT/FMCSA laws and regulations, food safety regulations and Food Bank standard operating procedures. 

• Utilize technology and equipment provided by the Food Bank to record all applicable Roadnet data required (e.g., time arrived, time departed, etc.) for each stop (pickup or delivery), as well as accurately and consistently record all time plots, route discrepancies, and route notes on the Roadnet app. 
• Maintain all appropriate federal/state mandated administrative logs (eg., transportation logs, pre-trip procedures, quarterly vehicle inspections, maintenance schedule, receipts, and invoices) as required. 
• Communicate with the Dispatcher any changes and all incidents that may impact route appointment times.

(20%) Assist with the loading and unloading of vehicles (includes vehicles from other organizations) when in the warehouse and effectively distribute product into appropriate locations in the warehouse. 

• Ensure that all safety policies and procedures are carried out. Maintain a safe and accident-free workplace setting. 
• Maintain warehouse equipment and report any equipment issues to appropriate supervisor immediately.

Perform other duties as directed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have clean criminal background, driving history, and be able to pass a drug test.
• Valid NC Class-A CDL driver license with a minimum of 5 years experience, and ability to operate a vehicle safely, efficiently, and legally with a GCWR up to 80,000 lbs required. Experience using a liftgate is preferred.
• Ability to obtain powered warehouse equipment certifications required (training provided).
• Must be able to pass basic math test and food safety training.
• Demonstrated ability to work with employees and volunteers in the warehouse and food distributions is required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and strong time-management skills and perform with little supervision are required. 
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrated experience in building work teams are required.
• Must be a team player. 
• Display exemplary customer service with all internal and external contacts (staff, partners, donors, volunteers, general public, etc.) in order to promote the Food Bank’s mission. 
• Must believe in the mission of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to: 

• Talk, hear, and interact without deliberate impediment. 
• To use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. 

The employee is often required to: 

• Stand, walk, sit, climb and/or balance, stoop, crouch, or crawl. 
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds of office materials when needed. 
• The employee is occasionally required to: 
• Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds of food when needed. 
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without accommodation.

• Talk, hear, and interact without deliberate impediment (e.g., wearing or listening to headphones, etc.);
• Sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Lift and carry loads of up to 60 pounds for short distances (less than 50 feet)
• To reach for and/or lift upward with their arms and hands to heights of 6 feet or greater.
• To twist their body right or left, often repeatedly.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, and to stoop, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the job holder will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential functions and skills required of personnel so classified.

Benefits For You

We help YOU thrive. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to help deliver on our work to Nourish People, Build Solutions, and Connect Communities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Health Spending Accounts + Employer Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time off: including Holidays, Personal, Vacation, and Sick Time
• 403(b) with 5% Match after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 100% Employer paid STD and LTD Insurance
• 100% Employer paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity