What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class A CDL Driver position at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee?
We are hiring for a full-time Driver, Class A CDL to join the Transportation Department at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
Who we are: For 46 years, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee has followed its mission to provide food to people facing hunger and work to advance hunger solutions across the 46 counties in its service area. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Second Harvest distributes food and other products to approximately 420 nonprofit Partner Agencies across Middle and West Tennessee. Our partners include food pantries, congregate meal sites, shelters, childcare facilities, senior centers, group homes, and youth enrichment programs. For more information about Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, its mission, and programs, please visit secondharvestmidtn.org.
What you’ll do: Under supervision, the Driver, Class A CDL’s responsibilities involve delivery and pick-up, reporting, operations, safety and other duties as assigned by management. The Driver will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the organization and a favorable image of Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN.
Key Responsibilities:
Reports to: Director of Transportation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities.
When & Where:
HOURS
As a social services organization, we strive to be available for our clients, donors, and fellow staff members to work toward our mission to nourish and empower people so they can thrive. WorkFlex may be considered as a benefit to eligible positions. In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Second Harvest is typically considered an essential business service and emergency responder. All employees may have to perform regular or emergent duties on-site. Employee safety will be balanced with business and community necessity. Some positions are more likely to be required on-site than others. This position is considered part of the essential crew and is required to be on-site or offsite performing essential duties. Therefore, this position is not eligible for Remote or telecommuting portion of WorkFlex.
Is this you?
Education: H.S. Diploma/GED required.
Experience: Minimum of one-year professional driving experience.
Skills & Capabilities:
You can express interest in joining our team, in any of the following ways:
Who we are: For 46 years, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee has followed its mission to provide food to people facing hunger and work to advance hunger solutions across the 46 counties in its service area. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Second Harvest distributes food and other products to approximately 420 nonprofit Partner Agencies across Middle and West Tennessee. Our partners include food pantries, congregate meal sites, shelters, childcare facilities, senior centers, group homes, and youth enrichment programs. For more information about Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, its mission, and programs, please visit secondharvestmidtn.org.
What you’ll do: Under supervision, the Driver, Class A CDL’s responsibilities involve delivery and pick-up, reporting, operations, safety and other duties as assigned by management. The Driver will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the organization and a favorable image of Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transports and delivers a variety of product and materials.
- Loads donations utilizing proper storage methods and procedures.
- Loads and unloads delivery vehicles containing a variety of supplies, materials and equipment.
- Operates delivery vehicles, forklifts and other equipment.
- 1>0 Regularly checks vehicles’ fluid levels, tire pressure and cleanliness.
- Reports potential safety issues and service needs.
- Maintains transportation areas and warehouse equipment in a neat, clean, orderly and safe manner.
- The ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Other related work as required.
- Observes OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Follows all company and regulatory agency safety policies.
- Obeys all traffic laws.
- Drives defensively.
- Reports any unsafe equipment or working conditions to supervisor.
- Reports any needed repairs or special maintenance to supervisor immediately.
- Maintains a clean and functional vehicle.
- Follows the regular vehicle maintenance schedule, as provided by supervisor.
Reports to: Director of Transportation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervisory responsibilities.
When & Where:
HOURS
- Monday – Friday from 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM, work shifts will be scheduled ahead of time for approximately 37.5 hr/week.
- On occasion duties may be necessary, as well as responding to issues, outside of normal working hours (e.g., disaster response, community events, etc.
- Routine travel is required within the service area; occasional travel for overnight trainings may be necessary.
As a social services organization, we strive to be available for our clients, donors, and fellow staff members to work toward our mission to nourish and empower people so they can thrive. WorkFlex may be considered as a benefit to eligible positions. In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Second Harvest is typically considered an essential business service and emergency responder. All employees may have to perform regular or emergent duties on-site. Employee safety will be balanced with business and community necessity. Some positions are more likely to be required on-site than others. This position is considered part of the essential crew and is required to be on-site or offsite performing essential duties. Therefore, this position is not eligible for Remote or telecommuting portion of WorkFlex.
Is this you?
Education: H.S. Diploma/GED required.
Experience: Minimum of one-year professional driving experience.
Skills & Capabilities:
- Maintain a valid Class A CDL license.
- Maintain a valid DOT Medical Certification.
- Warehouse operational methods, procedures, policies, rules and regulations.
- Safe and proper loading and unloading of delivery vehicles.
- Proper physical lifting techniques and use of equipment.
- Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematical concepts.
- Use and terminology of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and other documentation.
- Effectively operate a Commercial vehicle.
- Make accurate mathematical calculations.
- Apply, interpret, and explain policies and procedures.
- Plan and organize work.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
- Work effectively as a team member.
- Maintain documentation and records.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
- Read maps and schedules and adhere to route schedules.
- Work with a purpose: As one of Middle Tennessee’s largest nonprofits, our local hunger relief work is uniquely rewarding, hands on and solutions oriented. Our mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community. A career with Second Harvest ensures that you not only earn a paycheck but also help your local community through meaningful work.
- Award winning workplace: We are a best-in-class workplace because we are passionate and people focused, so that our community can count on us for our critical work. We are among The Tennessean’s Top Workplaces based solely on employee feedback. We are invested in our team and offer frequent whole-person wellness opportunities through our Harvest Wellbeing Program.
- Compensation & Benefits: Second Harvest is proud to offer rich and affordable total compensation packages. Full- time employment includes 34 days off, medical (employee-only is 100% employer paid), dental, vision, retirement (up to 3% match, 5% base), disability insurance (short and long term) and pet insurance.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity: Second Harvest embraces a philosophy that recognizes and values diversity. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we serve. We provide equal employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
You can express interest in joining our team, in any of the following ways:
- Online: employment application on our website: secondharvestmidtn.org/job-opportunities. Resume and cover letter can be uploaded with applications on the website as well.
- In person: applications can be completed by visiting us on-site at any of our distribution centers, locations can be found on our website: secondharvestmidtn.org/contact.