North Texas Food Bank
Driver - CDL A
North Texas Food Bank, Plano, Texas, us, 75086
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Driver - CDL A is responsible for transporting product in addition to unloading and loading vehicles in support of the Food Bank.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:High School Diploma or GED preferredValid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class ASpecial Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Understand DOT and FMCSA regulationsWorking knowledge of Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and ELD trackingStrong verbal and written communication as it relates to the jobMust be customer-centric for both internal and external customersExperience:
One year of commercial driving experienceExperience with warehouse equipment (rider jack and forklift) preferredPRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete DVIR and utilize ELD trackingProvide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operationsMaintain all required certifications by DOT, FMCSA, OSHA and company safety programsMaintain and protect all property entrusted to you in excellent conditionOperate manual and electric pallet jacks to load and off-load freight/products up to 50+ pounds unassistedMaintain accurate vehicle and equipment records and logsReport vehicle and equipment for proper service in a timely manner to minimize downtimeEnsure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelinesDetect and eliminate or minimize safety hazardsEffectively represent NTFB in the community, as an ambassador of our values and missionPerform other tasks and duties as assignedMENTAL DEMANDS:
The person in this position needs to be able to read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.The person in this position needs to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as customer complaints, compliance offenses, meeting deadlines and maintaining the safety of people and property.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required 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.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Individual will be subjected to prolonged sitting and drivingAbility to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. individually, and up to 100 lbs. with the assistance of appropriate equipment and/or co-worker(s)Must be able to successfully operate manual and electric pallet jacks and other warehouse support equipment, following completion of required training.ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Moderate to loud noise (e.g., medium to heavy traffic in the warehouse with forklifts and pallet jacks)Travel required within our 13-county service area and occasionally outside the areaWork schedule is Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays; typically work the morning shift, but must be flexible with work scheduleMust be able to non-hazardous weather conditions, year-round, and in varying internal (hot and cold) temperature levels in the warehouse
The mental and physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all skills, duties, responsibilities, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, NTFB reserves the right to revise the job or to require other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
The North Texas Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer .
The Driver - CDL A is responsible for transporting product in addition to unloading and loading vehicles in support of the Food Bank.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:High School Diploma or GED preferredValid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class ASpecial Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Understand DOT and FMCSA regulationsWorking knowledge of Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and ELD trackingStrong verbal and written communication as it relates to the jobMust be customer-centric for both internal and external customersExperience:
One year of commercial driving experienceExperience with warehouse equipment (rider jack and forklift) preferredPRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete DVIR and utilize ELD trackingProvide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operationsMaintain all required certifications by DOT, FMCSA, OSHA and company safety programsMaintain and protect all property entrusted to you in excellent conditionOperate manual and electric pallet jacks to load and off-load freight/products up to 50+ pounds unassistedMaintain accurate vehicle and equipment records and logsReport vehicle and equipment for proper service in a timely manner to minimize downtimeEnsure compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelinesDetect and eliminate or minimize safety hazardsEffectively represent NTFB in the community, as an ambassador of our values and missionPerform other tasks and duties as assignedMENTAL DEMANDS:
The person in this position needs to be able to read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.The person in this position needs to adapt well in the face of workplace stressors such as customer complaints, compliance offenses, meeting deadlines and maintaining the safety of people and property.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required 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.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Individual will be subjected to prolonged sitting and drivingAbility to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. individually, and up to 100 lbs. with the assistance of appropriate equipment and/or co-worker(s)Must be able to successfully operate manual and electric pallet jacks and other warehouse support equipment, following completion of required training.ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Moderate to loud noise (e.g., medium to heavy traffic in the warehouse with forklifts and pallet jacks)Travel required within our 13-county service area and occasionally outside the areaWork schedule is Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays; typically work the morning shift, but must be flexible with work scheduleMust be able to non-hazardous weather conditions, year-round, and in varying internal (hot and cold) temperature levels in the warehouse
The mental and physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all skills, duties, responsibilities, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, NTFB reserves the right to revise the job or to require other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
The North Texas Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer .