Cdl B Truck Driver

Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Greater Chicago Food Depository - Chicago, IL
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$21.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Transportation
Overview
Operates a commercial motor vehicle to pick up and deliver products donated to GCFD within the Chicagoland area. Provide highest level of customer service to donors and member agencies.
Shift M-F 6am-230pm
We are not currently hiring for any driving positions. You may submit your application but you will not be contacted for an interview unless a position opens up.
Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle to pickup and deliver products donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository in an efficient, timely, and safe manner.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records of all pickup and delivery transactions, reporting any discrepancies to the Dispatcher.
• Evaluate the suitability of donated products for distribution to GCFD member agencies. Communicate information regarding donation volume, quality or changes in truck route, and unnecessary waiting times to the dispatcher.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned motor vehicles; ensure that all pre-trip and post-trip vehicle maintenance and safety checklists are completed daily. Report any issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain, and account for all assigned GCFD equipment, such as, phones, load bars, freezer blankets, roll-off tracks, cambros, etc.
• Load and off-load freight products manually and with use of manual and electric pallet jacks and forklift.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
CDL - B

• 1-2 Years of Class B vehicle major city driving experience, preferably in the Chicagoland area.
• Possess valid State of Illinois Commercial Driver's License, with Class B and air-brake endorsement and possess clean driving record (MVR).
• Drive manual and automatic transmission CDL- rated trucks up to 36,000 gross vehicle weight.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Need airbrake endorsement.

General

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for coordination with dispatcher, donors, staff and member agencies.
• Capable of obtaining Food Handling and Sanitation Certificate.
• Ability to perform basic math computations using a calculator.
• Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs and carrying between equipment and vehicles.
• Submit to periodic substance/drug screening based on a random unannounced selection process required by IL DOT.
• Climbing and moving in and out between equipment and vehicles with ease.

Exposure:

• Normal warehouse environment; exposure to inclement driving weather. Exposure to refrigerator and freezer environment.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required, contingent upon events.
• Interacts with GCFD staff, donors, member agencies, general public, volunteers, news and public relations and media personnel.

Greater Chicago Food Depository is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.