Driver 3 Class A

Position Title:Driver 3-Class A

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

Location: Denver 45th Avenue

Compensation: $25.00/hr

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) Retirement plan with up to 8.5% company match,

PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays.

As one of the largest Food Banks in the United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado and Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.

Join our team at Food Bank of the Rockies as a Driver 3, where you'll play a vital role in our mission to alleviate hunger in Colorado and Wyoming. As a key member of our logistics team, you'll handle various driving assignments, including Partner Agency orders, Donor pickups, Food Drive pickups, Grocery Rescue routes, and TEFAP/Everyday Eats routes. You'll also have opportunities for Mobile Pantry routes and occasional OTR routes. This dynamic position offers regular interaction with volunteers, partner agencies, donors, and the public, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in their communities.

If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.

We value diversity and inclusivity and are thus always looking to diversify our staff with an eye toward race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age, among other areas. Candidates who bring such diversity are encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drives all company vehicles ranging from food trucks to vans to CDL required tandem axle sleeper tractor-53’ Trailer combinations.
• Ocassionally drive OTR routes to deliver food products to the respective locations in Colorado and Wyoming
• Pick-up donated food product from food drives and donors and deliver them to agencies throughout the Denver Metro area and rural locations
• Unload incoming product as well as load the truck with outbound food product according to delivery specifications and within Food Bank of the Rockies policies
• Drive local and rural routes to deliver food product to the respective Agency Partners or Mobile Pantry sites; may deliver to 1-2 distribution sites per day
• Unload and distribute food at the respective Agency Partners or Mobile Pantry site, working closely with the Site Coordinator and volunteers to set up distribution (unloading product, breaking down cases) and clean up (reloading product, breaking down recycle and trash) at each site
• MP Routes: Responsible for the overall Mobile Pantry site operations and food distribution in accordance with Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America standards. This includes assisting with breaking down pallets, disposing of waste, and collecting recyclable materials during and after each distribution
• Responsible for maintaining Electronic Logging Device on Fleetmatics, vehicle inspection, and other maintenance schedules according to DOT regulations
• Perform light vehicle maintenance tasks (fluid levels, tire maintenance and sanitation)
• Maintains an organized, clean, and sanitized cab, cargo area, and upkeep on food handling equipment
• Maintains food industry standards and certification for proper product handling, storage, and distribution in accordance with Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America standards
• Assists in communicating with, and maintains congenial relationships with, donors, agencies, and volunteers
• Maintains receipts, invoices, and other required paperwork for each site
• Cover routes for other drivers when needed
• On occasion, assists with warehouse duties; record-keeping, waste, inventory counts, sanitation, equipment, building and grounds maintenance as assigned
• Perform all other duties as assigned or delegated

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to fulfilling the mission of Food Bank of the Rockies and representing the brand in a positive manner internally and externally
• Exercises cultural awareness, including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and disability
• Demonstrated ability to work compassionately with a wide range of constituents
• Able to interact with others in a diplomatic, courteous and positive manner
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain professional appearance at all times as well as appropriate use of FBR apparel
• Strong work ethic, including organizational and motivational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; self-directed, proactive, and independent problem solver
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records
• Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to operate within time constraints of workload
• Maintains strong ethical orientation and upholds Food Bank of the Rockies’ standards for integrity

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Tractor, Trailer, Box Truck. Sitting for long periods, standing, and walking intermittently
• Using office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, and printer
• Works in a warehouse environment and is frequently outdoors
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear and taste or smell
• Frequently lifting 50-80 pounds
• Uses heavy equipment daily including forklift, stand up/sit down lift truck, step up pallet jack, and automatic pallet jack
• Demonstrated ability to bend, twist, kneel, climb, lift, pull, push & perform other warehouse activities
• Use specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and excellent driving record
• Minimum 2 years’ prior experience as Commercial Driver
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and online technologies
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language fluently, and communicate verbally and in writing at a professional level; bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment strongly preferred
• Prior mountain driving experience preferred
• Prior experience working with low-income communities preferred
• Forklift experience and certification a plus

Expected Hours of Work:

This role is considered full-time, non-exempt, working approximately 40 hours per week and is eligible for overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Work schedules vary each week and consists of weekdays, evening, and occasional Saturdays.

Compensation: $25.00/hr

Benefits:

Food Bank of the Rockies offers a fulfilling workplace and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, paid volunteer time
• A 401K retirement plan with up to 8.5% percent employer-paid match
• Competitive employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff

To Apply:

Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until March 29th.

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True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience.

We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting.

Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO.