Driver 4 (Temporary)

Overview:

As one of the largest Food Banks in the United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado and Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.

The Food Bank of the Rockies Driver 4 will be involved with many driving assignments such as over-the-road, Grocery Rescue routes, Mobile Pantry routes, and others. The Driver is responsible for delivering and picking up food products from various locations in the Western Slope area. This role regularly interacts with volunteers, partner agencies, donors, and the general public.

If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.

We value diversity and inclusivity and are thus always looking to diversify our staff with an eye toward race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age, among other areas. Candidates who bring such diversity are encouraged to apply.

Mission: We ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger

Values: Service; Integrity; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Collaboration; Innovation

Primary Responsibilities:

• Load the truck with outbound food products according to delivery specifications and within Food Bank of the Rockies policies
• Drive OTR routes to deliver food products to the respective locations in the Western Slope and northwest Colorado. Over the road during the week, local pickups / Mobile Pantries on Saturdays.
• Unload and load food at the respective location, working closely with the Food Bank of the Rockies team, partner agencies, and volunteers
• Pick up donations at various Grocery Rescue donor locations for delivery to partners.
• Drive local routes to deliver food products to the respective Partner or Mobile Pantry site; may deliver to 1-5 distribution sites per day.
• Unload and distribute food at the respective Partner or Mobile Pantry site, working closely with the Site Coordinator and volunteers to set up distribution (unloading products, breaking down cases) and clean up (reloading products, breaking down recycling and trash) at each site.
• Responsible for the overall Mobile Pantry site operations and food distribution in accordance with Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America standards
• Assist other Programs Department tasks, including but not limited to TEFAP & CSFP deliveries.
• Responsible for maintaining food distribution in accordance with Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America standards
• Assist with breaking down pallets, disposing of waste, and collecting recyclable materials during and after each distribution
• Responsible for maintaining driver logs on Fleetmatics, vehicle inspection, and other maintenance schedules according to DOT regulations
• Assist with warehouse duties; record-keeping, waste, inventory counts and sanitation, equipment, building, and grounds
• Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitized cab, cargo area, and food-handling equipment.
• Maintain receipts, invoices, and other required paperwork for each site
• Maintain food industry standards and certification for proper product handling, storage, and warehouse sanitation
• Assist with all necessary record-keeping of inventory, surplus, and waste, as well as assisting with physical inventory counts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Commitment to fulfilling the mission of Food Bank of the Rockies and representing the brand in a positive manner internally and externally
• Exercises cultural awareness, including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and disability
• Demonstrated ability to work compassionately with a wide range of constituents
• Able to interact with others in a diplomatic, courteous, and positive manner.
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Strong work ethic, including organizational and motivational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; self-directed, proactive, and independent problem solver
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records
• Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to operate within time constraints of workload
• Maintains strong ethical orientation and upholds Food Bank of the Rockies’ standards for integrity
• Ability to effectively communicate with, influence, and get work done through others
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently and communicate verbally and in writing at a professional level

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for long periods, standing, and walking intermittently
• Frequently lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Uses heavy equipment daily, including forklift, stand-up/sit-down lift truck, step-up pallet jack, and automatic pallet jack.
• Works in a warehouse environment and is frequently outdoors
• Frequent travel within the service area
• Using office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, printer

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and excellent driving record
• Minimum 2 years prior experience as Commercial Driver
• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment is strongly preferred.
• Forklift experience and certification a plus
• Bilingual a plus

Expected Hours of Work:

This role is considered full-time, non-exempt, working approximately 40 hours per week. Work schedules vary each week and consist of weekdays, evenings, and occasional Saturdays.

Classification: Temporary, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Transportation Supervisor

Location: Western Slope

Compensation: $26.00/hour

Benefits:

Food Bank of the Rockies offers a fulfilling workplace and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, paid volunteer time
• A 401K retirement plan with up to 8.5% percent employer-paid match
• Competitive employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff

To Apply:

• Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until April 22, 2024.