Local Driver CDL Class A, M-F w/some Saturdays.

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana is the state’s largest hunger relief organization and one of the leading food banks in the Feeding America Network. . In additional to vital hunger relief programs in our 21-county service area, we also operate Fresh Connect Central, a regional produce cooperative for Feeding America, serve as a contract reclamation site for Kroger Central Division, and are a staging site for FEMA disaster response.

HOURS: 6:30A-2:30P with some evenings and some Saturdays

Position Purpose: The purpose of the Local Driver-Class A is to safely and efficiently operate commercial motor vehicle in urban, suburban, and rural areas in the state of Indiana to transport freight. This position is required to load and unload food products to charitable feeding partners and programs. All responsibilities shall be consistent with Gleaners Food Bank's mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Generous PTO, all federal holidays, volunteer days and birthdays
• On-site exercise facility
• Robust Wellness Program
• 403 Plan with Match
• Success Sharing Incentive Plan

Essential Functions of the Local Driver - Class A CDL:

• Deliver food donations to charitable feeding programs
  • Load orders on trailer for delivery when necessary (must be able to operate forklift and pallet jacks)
  • Make direct deliveries of product to distribution sites and agencies as scheduled
• Pick up food donations from donor companies
  • Unload donations brought back and make sure receipts are with product
  • Complete Return Form for all returned product
• Provides superior customer service internally and externally.
• Comply with DOT, food safety, company policies, federal, state and local regulations.
• Operate 53’ trailers or straight trucks with refrigeration units.
• Safe operation of equipment and on-time deliveries/pick-ups
• Maintain cleanliness of trucks.
• Complete all necessary forms and paperwork.
• Reliability & Dependability is especially important for this position
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements of the Local Driver - Class A CDL:

• Class A CDL with current and valid DOT medical certificate
• Candidate must have a good driving record
• Valid driver's license/Clean driving record /Must be insurable by company vehicle insurance provider.
• 2+ years tractor/trailer route delivery experience
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Experience with hand held route phone devices is desirable
• Knowledge of DOT, state, and local trucking regulations is required

Other Skills and Abilities of the Local Driver - Class A CDL:

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to perform basic math functions, count accurately, and maintain accurate records
• Ability to operate lift gate safely
• Ability to sit; stand; walk; twist; bend; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Ability to speak and hear clearly
• Ability to lift and/or and move 50 lbs. and push/pull 2,000lbs. of product using manual pallet jack regularly.
• Ability to drive, including traveling locally 90% of time
• Ability to operate electric and manual pallet jacks.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Gleaners Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, pregnancy, leave status, genetic information, veteran status, creed, citizenship status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, or any other status or category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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