Looking for a CDL driving job with an 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday schedule, paid lunch, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to support your community? Come join the Food Bank!

Expected starting wage is $23.59-$24.04/hour. This position qualifies for an additional $1.50/hour for Spanish proficiency. The salary range for this position is $20.52/hour-$30.33/hour.

Our CDL Truck Drivers work 8AM-4PM Monday-Friday- no weekends or overnights, and you’ll be home every night! Our drivers help the Food Bank to meet our distribution and delivery goals by preparing goods for delivery, picking, loading, and driving. Every delivery supports local families, seniors, and individuals facing food insecurity throughout Western Massachusetts.

See our website for a complete job description: foodbankwma.org/careers

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Regular Monday-Friday schedule, 8AM-4PM
45 minute paid lunch
14 days of paid vacation to start
12 paid holidays
10 paid sick days
Excellent health and dental coverage
Retirement plan with employer match
Free electric vehicle charging for employees while working onsite
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, job interview, or to otherwise participate in our hiring process, please email us at jobs@foodbankwma.org, or call us at (413) 419-0191.

The Food Bank is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees, contracted workers, and volunteers.

JOB OVERVIEW

Assist the Manager of Food Operations and Distribution Supervisor to fulfill the organization’s distribution and delivery goals, principally preparing goods for delivery, picking, loading, and driving. This position emphasizes quality customer service in all interactions with agency personnel, donors, site partners, volunteers, and participants.

SOME OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follow the standards of performance established by the Manager of Food Operations and the Distribution Supervisor for receiving and handling of delivery orders, picking, and shipping product.
Follow best practices for safety, while on the road and when loading and unloading the truck.
Work directly with the Distribution Supervisor regarding schedules and routes for product pick-ups and deliveries.
Communicate with dispatcher(s) about delivery delays and delivery site issues.
Pick, prepare, and load product for distribution-– ensuring proper labeling.
Inform the supervisor of any discrepancies in case quantity, product description, and/or product quality.
Meet set delivery times or estimated delivery times established by the organization.
Deliver to assigned locations – member agencies, Brown Bag sites, and or Mobile Food Bank sites.
Deliver and pick up product as directed by the Distribution Supervisor.
Ensure truck cab and box are tidy, clean, and in good order.
Must be punctual and have regular and reliable attendance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Height-related task
Workstations are in a warehouse environment with frequent loud noises, temperature zones ranging from -10 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, and concrete floor
Exposure and operation of powered equipment within different temperature zones, at times for extended periods
Driving and outdoor work in all weather conditions

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 very occasional overtime, nights, weekends if needed

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
Spanish proficiency
6 months+ reach truck experience
Customer service experience
Knowledge of Western Massachusetts geography
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Esta institución es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

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
Benefits:

AD&D insurance
Cell phone reimbursement
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Safety equipment provided

Experience:

Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification: CDL (Required)

Ability to Commute: Chicopee, MA 01020 (Required)
Work Location: In person