Driver at Tarrant Area Food Bank

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Driving, Truck Inspection, Product Delivery, Loading, Unloading, Documentation, Forklift Operation, Materials Handling, Warehouse Duties, Food Handling, Inventory, Safety Compliance, Basic Math, Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Essential Responsibilities 1) Drive truck per assigned schedule to ensure safe, professional and timely pickup and delivery of product 2) Inspect truck for defects before and after trips; submit daily report indicating truck condition 3) Issue and/or obtain signatures on receipts or bills of lading for pickups or deliveries 4) Assist in loading and unloading of truck 5) Develop good working relationships with donors and agency staff; immediately notify Manager of any potential problems 6) Keep accurate, legible log of the weights and sources of all food and grocery products donated and all agency receipts and shortages 7) Work cooperatively with warehouse staff and assist with warehouse duties when time permits 8) Pull and prep product for shipping; ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and damage-free 9) Label, sort, pack and weigh product for distribution 10) Efficiently load and unload freight, move product with pallet jack and/or forklift and safely stack in appropriate storage area 11) Operate materials handling equipment safely and efficiently 12) Inspect warehouse equipment daily for proper working condition; notify warehouse management team of necessary maintenance or repairs 13) Assist in maintaining warehouse security to ensure a safe working environment Additional Duties 1) Clean and fuel vehicle; call to schedule on-site truck washes 2) Comply with all state and association standards for food handling and storage 3) Maintain a clean and efficient work area 4) Sort pallets, clean trucks, trailers and parking lot as needed 5) Participate in physical inventories as required 6) Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Job Qualifications Education and Experience High school graduate or equivalent, valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) active DOT card and 2 – 5 years of prior experience in similar or related role Technical Proficiencies Knowledge of basic computer programs preferred Communication Skills Must be able to speak, read and write English and be able to understand instructions, work orders, safety rules and procedures Other Competencies Good driving record; ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers); forklift certification (required within 30 days of employment) Physical Requirements and Work Environment Works primarily in a warehouse environment and driving in service area Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds May encounter exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles, and hear moderate to loud noise from warehouse equipment Requires work schedule flexibility with occasional weekend and evening availability

Responsibilities

The driver is responsible for the safe and timely pickup and delivery of products according to schedule, which includes inspecting the truck, issuing receipts, and assisting with loading and unloading freight. Additionally, the role involves supporting warehouse operations such as pulling, prepping, labeling, sorting, and weighing product for distribution.