Class A Driver

Job Summary

The Class A Driver position provides CDL semi-truck driving duties across the state of South Dakota, along with straight-truck driving deliveries. This position also supports the organization’s program services, including duties associated with food bank programs, general warehouse duties and more. Class A Driver is required to comply with all Interstate Commerce Commission and Department of Transportation Regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Collects, transports, loads, and unloads inventory.
• Maintains all required driving logs and ensures all CDL Class A license requirements are met.
• Complies with all DOT-required random testing protocols.
• Responsible for vehicle preventative maintenance including washing and cleaning.
• Conducts operational checks on vehicles and equipment and maintains all required daily logs.
• Maintains a safe driving record in compliance with the organization’s insurance requirements.
• Assists the Distribution Center Manager in warehouse organization, inventory control, quality assurance and food and non-food rotation standards.
• Accepts and receipts product donations.
• Ensures the proper storage, rotation and maintenance of frozen, refrigerated, and perishable foods and all product storage and holding areas.
• Guides agencies through the process of receiving products from the food bank as appropriate.
• Welcomes, trains, and supervises individual and volunteer groups.
• Assists with ongoing AIB audit duties.
• Assists with mobile food pantry distributions on a rotating schedule.
• Assists with various distribution center duties to include but not limited to general cleaning and organizing of distribution center, lawn care, trash, and recycling.
• Completes all required training and cross-training as applicable
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Heavy Work: Heavy work involves lifting approximately 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, it is also determined that they can also do sedentary, light, and medium work

Qualifications

• CDL, Class A required.
• Able to operate a Manual Transmission.
• 0-3 Years of relevant experience in CDL, Class A and straight-truck driving is required.
• Clean and safe driving record is required.
• Inventory/warehouse experience is preferred, along with demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service.

Skills and Competencies

• Friendly and helpful attitude toward internal and external stakeholders.
• Professional manner and demeanor, including effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective project and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes and quickly pivot in times of uncertainty.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills and comfortability with using technology.

Benefits

• Starting at $26.00 per hour based on experience
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 3 weeks PTO
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance (some plans free or little cost to employee)
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k), 401(k) matching (vested immediately)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac