CDL-A Driver

A History of Second Harvest

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee opened its doors in 1978 with commitment from several community leaders. The purpose of the organization was to provide a central distribution center for companies, groups, and individuals who wished to help provide food for Middle Tennessee's hungry. Second Harvest's mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community.

Modeled after the first food bank established in Phoenix in the mid-1970s, Second Harvest was designed to collect food that would otherwise be wasted, inspect and sort this food, and distribute it to soup kitchens, pantries, and shelters serving the hungry. During the first year, this process resulted in a total distribution of 160,000 pounds of food to 75 member agencies.

Today, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is one of the largest and most comprehensive of over 200 food banks and food distribution centers nationwide. Second Harvest distributes food to over 450 Partner Agencies providing close to 20 million meals of food to hungry children, families and seniors throughout our 46-county service area.

Second Harvest's vision of ending hunger is more important than ever. Hunger is a big problem, and we need everyone's help to solve this issue. According to Feeding America, an estimated 49 million Americans are at risk of hunger, and 15.9 million U.S. children under 18 are food insecure. In Tennessee, one in six adults and one in four children are food insecure.

POSITION SUMMARY
Under supervision, the truck driver's responsibilities involve delivery and pick-up, reporting, operations, safety, and other duties as assigned by management. The truck driver will maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the organization and a favorable image of Second Harvest Food Bank.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(may include, but not limited to the following)
* Transport and deliver a variety of product and materials
* Load orders utilizing proper storage methods and procedures.
* load products for delivery
* Load and unload delivery vehicles containing a variety of supplies, materials, and equipment.
* Operate delivery vehicles, forklifts and other equipment.
* Do regular checks on vehicles for fluid levels, proper tire pressure and cleanliness
* report potential safety issues or service needs
* Maintain transportation areas and warehouse equipment in a neat, clean, orderly, and safe manner.
* Other related work as required.
Safety and Maintenance
* Observe OSHA, state, and federal safety regulations
* Follow all company and regulatory agency safety policies
* Maintain a valid commercial driver's license
* Check lights and safety equipment daily
* Obey all traffic laws
* Drive defensively
* Report any unsafe equipment or working conditions to your supervisor
* Allow no riders who have not been approved by your supervisor
* Report any needed repairs or special maintenance to your supervisor immediately
* maintain a clean and functional vehicle
* Follow the regular vehicle maintenance schedule provided by your supervisor



* Monday - Saturday, 2:00 am - 6:00 pm (Shifts may vary depending on routing need; the driver must be able to work as needed within these hours. A CDL driver may be allowed only 12 hour working shift)
* On occasion duties may be necessary, as well as responding to issues, outside of normal working hours (e.g., disaster response, community events, etc.)

TRAVEL

* Routine travel is required within the service area; occasional travel for overnight trainings may be necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: H.S. Diploma/GED required, Class A CDL preferred will also consider Class A CDL Permit/ Class B CDL

Experience: 6 month city route driving or 1 year over the road driving

Skills & Capabilities:

Knowledge of:
* 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
Ability to:
* Safely and appropriately operate the tools, equipment and technology necessary in the receipt, storage and distribution operations
* 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


Allowable Substitutions: Class A CDL Permit may be allowed if the need of the organization exists.