Driver I at Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc

East Point, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Satisfaction, Safe Transport, Route Adherence, Time Scheduling, Order Fulfillment, Equipment Operation, Customer Service, Decision Making, Accountability, Navigating Change, Forklift Operation, Pallet Jack Operation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description This position is in-office every day at our East Point locations and must be available to work weekend and flexible hours, as needed. Who We Are: The Atlanta Community Food Bank is working to end hunger in our community with the food, people and big ideas needed so that no one worries where their next meal is coming from. Since 1979, we’ve been providing food for a growing network of nonprofit partners – including food pantries, community kitchens, childcare centers, night shelters and senior centers. We currently serve more than 700 partners in 29 counties across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. Where You’ll Work: Logistics / Supply Chain About the Role: Drivers at the Atlanta Community Food Bank are charged with ensuring customer satisfaction and transporting items in a safe and timely manner. The Driver will pick up and drop off items while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules. Drivers must be willing to work as part of the Transportation team to ensure that the items are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the assigned destination. Drivers must be polite and prompt with a commitment to providing excellent customer service while ensuring orders are properly fulfilled and transported safely. What You’ll Do: Transportation Services: Load, transport, and deliver items in a safe and timely manner for donors, Food Bank programs and events, partners, affiliates, etc. Review orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete and the customer is satisfied Load and unload vehicles, adhere to assigned routes, and follow time schedules Abide by all transportation laws and maintain a safe driving record Operate equipment and machines, such as trucks, lifts, etc. Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service to affiliates, partners agencies Serves as a key representative between the Food Bank and its affiliates, partners, and agencies Greet and address affiliates, partners, and agencies in a friendly and respectful manner. Key Competencies we look for in All our Food Bankers are: Customer Focus Decision Making Accountability The Ability to Navigate Change What You’ll Need: Skills and Experience your resume should demonstrate: All equipment certification within 90 days of hire Must Possess a valid Georgia driver’s license - Class B 1-2 years of experience driving Class B truck Must provide a copy of most recent MVR; no moving violations in the past (3) years Must be able to demonstrate experience and pallet jacks, forklifts and other warehouse equipment There may be some Physical Demands and Travel: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee is routinely required to lift and transport heavy items at waste level, up to 75 lbs frequent bending, stooping, reaching, climbing and walking are required required to drive a forklift and operate warehouse equipment This position would normally have routine opportunities to alter physical position or change eye focus. Frequently operates in temperature conditions consistent with outside weather. Frequently transition between ambient and refrigerator /freezer temperatures. This position requires local travel on a daily basis including routine stops which require driver to load and unload truck contents.

Responsibilities

Drivers are responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction by safely and timely transporting items, which includes loading, transporting, and delivering items for various stakeholders according to assigned routes and schedules. They must also review orders before and after delivery to ensure completeness and customer satisfaction while adhering to all transportation laws.