Job Description

 

 Class B Driver – Community Produce Program Site Coordinator

Reports To: Mobile Distribution Manager

Classification: Regular, Non-Exempt, Full Time

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, daily shifts vary from 8am-7pm

Location: Fairfield, CA

Who We Are

For over 45 years, the Food Bank, made up of a diverse staff, dedicated Board of Directors and passionate volunteers, has been leading the fight to end hunger in partnership with our community and in service of our neighbors in need.

About this Opportunity

Drivers play a key role in the implementation of Quality Control standards regarding products to be picked up and transported. This position is responsible for servicing donors and Food Bank agencies in the Food Bank’s service area with picking up, delivering and moving freight. This position requires extensive enthusiastic interaction with the public and with other staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Coordinate Community Produce Program site set up and volunteers.

· Manage produce distribution and respond to client and volunteer issues.

· Service donors and Food Bank agencies in the Contra Costa County and Solano County areas with deliveries and/or pickups.

· Weigh outbound and inbound produce and/or product.

· Load and unload trucks with manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack, or forklift.

· Complete daily program paperwork: volunteer sign-in, client sign-in, CPP distribution forms, etc.

· Clean out bins daily, wash truck monthly, and always keep truck and surrounding area clean.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Reliable with the ability to work well with others, independently and efficiently.

· Must be comfortable organizing large groups of people multiple times a day at remote distributions.

· Flexibility a must – may need to report to either Concord or Fairfield on short notice.

· Ability to frequently lift 50 pounds, unloading and loading a truck, including overhead lifting.

· Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, develop alternative solutions, and use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

· Possess a valid CDL Class B with air brake endorsement and clean driving record (no accidents or citations in last 12 months). Ability to be covered under the Food Bank’s auto insurance policy.

· Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background screen, completing all DOT requirements, and passing drug test, including marijuana.

· Previous forklift experience a plus.

Additional Information

In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Food Bank is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position. To ensure internal pay equity, the non-negotiable starting pay for this position is $28.50 per hour. We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive and extensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision, life insurance, flexible spending account, 403(b) employer matching, and paid leave to eligible employees. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the organization. We strive to provide an inclusive, collaborative, and creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

FBCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the FBCCS has facilities.

We strive to create a workplace and organization that reflects the communities we serve where everyone feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves. Together, we work innovatively to effectively serve our community. Underrepresented groups are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

FBCCS does not have the resources to sponsor visas, nor any open positions eligible for the H-1B program.

For more information about us, please visit: http://www.foodbankccs.org/careers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Trucking driver type:

• Company driver

Trucking home time:

• Home daily

Trucking route:

• Local

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a CDL Class B with air brake endorsement and clean driving record (no accidents or citations in last 12 months)?
• This position requires you to work with volunteers to set-up food distribution sites and distribute food to our community members in need. Do you have any reservations being in charge of these distribution sites and physically working to set them up and run them in all types of weather?

Experience:

• Class B Driving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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