Reports To: Warehouse Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/hourly
Summary of Position
Class A Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient operation of commercial motor vehicles to transport food and related products throughout the High Plains region. This position supports High Plains Food Bank’s mission to alleviate hunger and reduce food insecurity by delivering and recovering food donations in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Summary of Duties/Responsibilities
- Safely deliver food donations to partner agencies, programs, and distribution sites
- Load, secure, and unload product using forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and manual pallet jacks
- Pick up food donations from donors and vendors
- Ensure receipts and documentation are accurate and submitted
- Operate 53’ refrigerated trailers and/or straight trucks
- Comply with DOT, food safety, and organizational policies
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections
- Maintain cleanliness of assigned vehicles
- Complete all required paperwork and electronic logs
- Provide excellent customer service to staff, agencies, donors, and volunteers
- Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and professionalism
- Perform other duties as assigned
Core Competencies: Communication, Customer Service, Reliability/Dependability, Respect and Integrity, Teamwork, Planning, and Work Habits.
Qualifications
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Current DOT Medical Certificate
- Clean driving record and ability to be insured by company vehicle insurance provider
- Minimum 2 years of tractor/trailer driving experience preferred
- Knowledge of DOT, state, and local transportation regulations
- Experience operating 53’ trailers and/or straight trucks, including refrigerated units
- Ability to safely operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and manual pallet jacks
- Ability to complete required logs, delivery paperwork
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Reliable, dependable, and punctual attendance
- Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including lifting to 50 lbs
- Knowledge of warehouse operations, practices, procedures, and standards
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements.
- Hydraulic equipment experience
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and grasp regularly
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
- Ability to push and pull up to 2,000 lbs using a manual pallet jack
- Ability to safely operate electric and manual pallet jacks
- Ability to drive locally for approximately 90% of work time
- Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
- Indoor and outdoor work environments
- Exposure to hot and cold temperatures
- Moderate noise levels
- Exposure to dust, dirt, and vehicle exhaust
- Frequent interaction with staff, agencies, donors, and volunteers
Warehouse Duties
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment
- Sweep and mop warehouse floors, dock areas, and staging areas as needed
- Remove trash, cardboard, and debris and dispose of materials in designated areas
- Keep loading docks, coolers, freezers, and storage areas clean and free of hazards
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and OSHA guidelines while performing cleaning tasks
- Assist with general warehouse cleanup during downtime or as assigned
- Support warehouse staff in maintaining orderly and sanitary workspaces
BENEFITS
- Health and Life insurance after ninety days
- Optional supplemental insurance (vision, dental, accident, supplemental life) after 90 days
- Optional 403(b) plan with progressive employer match
- Paid time off for vacation (after first year of employment)
- Paid time off for sick time
COMPENSATION
- Commensurate with experience
To apply, please fill out an application in person at 1910 SE 8th Ave, 8am – 5pm,
Monday – Friday. Or send your resume to wcook@hpfb.org.
