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SalaryGreat quality of life at work and a great team!
Now operating out of our brand-new, bigger, greener facility in Chicopee!
Our CDL Truck Drivers help The Food Bank to meet our distribution and delivery goals by preparing goods for delivery, picking, loading, and driving.
Our drivers and the rest of our warehouse team are key to our successful food distribution - we are proud of our work!
This position pays $19.52-$21.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
We will respond to applications via email and text.
=======Check out these benefits========
The Food Bank offers a great work environment, paid lunch, 14 days of paid vacation to start, 12 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, excellent health and dental coverage, a retirement plan with employer match, a yearly voucher for steel-toe boots, and more!
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
- Education & Training: GED or High School Diploma
- Class B (CDL) license, good driving record
- Successful annual screen by FMCSA clearinghouse
- Experience - 6 months minimum experience in driving CDL B trucks
- Experience - 6 months experience in electric pallet jack operation and other material-handling equipment (i.e. forklift, electric walk behind pallet jack, liftgate) or ability to learn within 3 months of hire
- Safety toe shoes are required (annual yearly voucher is provided)
- Physical demands: standing, walking, driving, carrying, twisting, bending, swooping, twisting, & pushing/pulling. Lifting of objects weighing from 20-50 lbs. consistently and up to 80 lbs. occasionally (medical exam required)
- Ability to work occasional overtime, nights, weekends if needed
OTHER SKILLS
- Ability to meet production standards set by the organization
- Ability to read and understand written and numeric product identifiers
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment
- Excellent customer service, communication, and listening skills
- Good computer and technology skills
- Reliable cellphone for communication purposes
- Highly motivated flexible self-starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a variable environment
- Working safely is a condition of employment at The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
JOB PREFERENCES
- 2+ years of experience driving CDL B vehicles
- 1-3 years of warehouse experience
- 1-3 years of experience in data entry in Windows
- Experience with the food industry and food safety
- Bi-lingual/bi-cultural in Spanish
- 6 months+ reach truck experience
- Customer service experience
- Knowledge of Western Massachusetts geography
See our website for the complete job description!
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture Nondiscrimination Policy, this institution is an equal opportunity provider and prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, marital or familial status. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call 202/720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.52 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Trucking driver type:
- Company driver
Trucking home time:
- Home daily
Trucking route:
- Local
- Regional
Application Question(s):
- This position is different from many CDL jobs. You will have a predictable, stable daily schedule of 8am-4pm. There is no weekend work and usually no overtime, so there is a great work-life balance. Does this sound like the right job for you?
Work Location: In person
