Local Driver-Class A or B M-F with some Saturdays

Position Purpose:  The purpose of the CLD Class A or B Driver is to safely and efficiently operate commercial motor vehicle in urban, suburban, and rural areas in the state of Indiana to transport freight.  This position is required to load and unload food products to charitable feeding partners and programs.  All responsibilities shall be consistent with Gleaners mission to lead the fight against hunger.   

Position Essential Functions and Responsibilities: To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions/responsibilities listed below.  Nothing in this description restricts the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, without notice; however, Gleaners will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

Essential Functions:

• Deliver food donations to charitable feeding programs
  • Load orders on trailer for delivery when necessary (must be able to operate forklift and pallet jacks)
  • Make direct deliveries of product to distribution sites and agencies as scheduled
• Pick up food donations from donor companies
  • Unload donations brought back and make sure receipts are with product
  • Complete Return Form for all returned product
• Provides superior customer service internally and externally.  
• Comply with DOT, food safety, company policies, federal, state and local regulations.
• Operate 53’ trailers or straight trucks with refrigeration units.
• Safe operation of equipment and on-time deliveries/pick-ups
• Maintain cleanliness of trucks.
• Complete all necessary forms and paperwork.
• Reliability & Dependability is especially important for this position
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities an individual needs in order to perform this job successfully.

Education and/or Experience:

• Class A or B CDL with current and valid DOT medical certificate
• Candidate must have a good driving record 
• 2 years tractor/trailer route delivery experience 
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Experience with hand held route phone devices is desirable
• Knowledge of DOT, state, and local trucking regulations is required

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with all staff members, agencies, volunteers, and donors
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to perform basic math functions, count accurately, and maintain accurate records
• Ability to operate lift gate safely 

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: Valid driver's license/Clean driving record /Must be insurable by company vehicle insurance provider.

Core Competencies: 

Communication, Customer Service, Reliability/Dependability, Respect and Integrity, Teamwork, Work Habits/Planning. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Gleaners will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to sit; stand; walk; twist; bend; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Ability to speak and hear clearly
• Ability to lift and/or and move 50 lbs. and push/pull 2,000lbs. of product using manual pallet jack regularly.
• Ability to drive, including traveling locally 90% of time
• Ability to operate electric and manual pallet jacks.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Gleaners will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• This position is in and out of trailers or straight trucks, indoors, outdoors and warehouse
• Hot/Cold Environments
• Moving vehicles and equipment in use
• Verbal and face to face contact with others
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Working environments may consist of dust/dirt/fumes
• Works independently with minimal supervision

 Gleaners Food Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, pregnancy, leave status, genetic information, veteran status, creed, citizenship status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, or any other status or category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law