DescriptionAbout Central Texas Food BankCentral Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is a member of the Feeding America network and the leading domestic hunger relief organization serving 21 Counties throughout Central Texas with a facility based in Austin. With a focus on strengthening the food system and addressing the root causes of hunger and poverty, the CTFB is launching an industry-leading strategy. The Food Bank is therefore poised for innovative and thoughtful growth, which means we're looking for talented and dedicated team members to help execute our refreshed vision for Central Texas - the food bank is looking for you! We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, professional development opportunities, and a culture of service. Join us as we chart our course with our core values, Compassion, Honesty, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.Position Overview The Central Texas Food Bank is looking for a NON-CDL DRIVER in our Transportation Department. The primary responsibility of this position is to load and unload company vehicles and to provide timely and efficient transportation of food products from donors to the Food Bank and back to our partner agencies. It requires dependable assistance in warehouse operations and safety procedures with emphasis on receipt and storage of incoming product. This position works independently and with minimal direct supervision.RelationshipsWork closely with the Router to keep projects and tasks moving forward.RequirementsYour Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in receiving and delivering in warehouse environment.
- 1+ years of experience in Customer Service
- Experience driving a 26 ft. box truck.
- Possession of a current Texas Class C driver's license.
- A minimum of two years of route delivery experience and a good driving record for at least three years.
- Experience in warehousing and demonstrated ability to operate all warehouse equipment.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Technical aptitude including computer literacy, navigating applications on Smart Phone and using GPS and other tracking systems.
- Successfully pass the skills test
Your Responsibilities
- Provide customer service on our distribution dock by pulling and verifying agency orders, and supervising loading of agency vehicles.
- Receive donations and keep accurate log entries of all donations.
- Follow procedures pertaining to proper handling of work, ticket/inventory documentation.
- Help conduct periodic physical inventories, as directed.
- Transport food from donors to the Food Bank and from the Food Bank to agencies- this includes loading, driving, and unloading product.
- Develop good working relationships with store personnel and agency personnel, and immediately notify the Transportation Manager of any potential problems.
- Keep accurate, legible log of the weights and sources of all food and grocery products donated and all agency receipts and shortages.
- Assess the condition of donated food, placing acceptable products in proper storage and immediately discarding unacceptable product.
- Mark and sort perishable foods that require special handling.
- Maintain vehicle condition logs and immediately inform the Transportation Manager of any problems concerning Food Bank vehicles including accidents, mechanical failure, or need for maintenance.
- Operate rider/pallet jacks.
- Work cooperatively with warehouse staff and assist with warehouse duties as needed.
- Comply with all health regulations and other laws that govern food handling.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, data gathering, and completion of goals, metrics and deadlines.
- Commit to supporting CTFB's mission, vision, values, and culture
- Perform additional duties as necessary and/or requested.