Warehouse, Associate & Driver

Warehouse Associate & Driver CDL Required

Company : River Bend Foodbank

Location : Dubuque, IA

Status : Part Time, Hourly / Non-Exempt

Pay Range : $22.00 / hour

Summary

This position performs warehouse duties and operates commercial vehicles to pick up and deliver product within the River Bend Foodbank's (RBFB) service area.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Loads and unloads product from trucks, operating a forklift or pallet jack, as needed.

Inspects product donations to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards prior to loading / unloading.

Helps to pick / fill, pack, label and process paperwork for orders and deliveries.

Delivers excellent customer service to donors and partner agencies, answering questions and providing information, as requested.

Complies with policies and procedures for safe operations and reports concerns needing urgent attention promptly to management.

Complies with RBFB's Food Safety Program and all ServSafe food handling requirements.

Performs routine inspections, cleaning and basic maintenance of warehouse facilities, equipment and vehicles, as directed.

Cultivates positive relations with agencies, drivers, Foodbank staff, volunteers, donors and other members of the public.

Safely operates a commercial vehicle between the RBFB warehouse and agency site.

Maintains vehicle mileage and fuel logs, in accordance with RBFB and regulatory policies and procedures.

Ensures RBFB vehicles receive routine inspection and maintenance, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and warranty requirements.

Maintains compliance with licensure, certifications and physical requirements in accordance with RBFB policies and state and federal D.O.T. / FMCSA regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

High school or equivalency degree, plus positive work history and previous commercial vehicle experience, preferably in a food distribution or food-related environment.

Previous forklift and warehousing experience preferred.

Ability to obtain ServSafe certification.

Strong work ethic and self-initiative.

Strong sense of teamwork with effective verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions.

Accurate data entry and basic math skills.

Ability to work occasional evenings and Saturdays, with limited overtime.

Willingness to support the mission of the organization and to help end hunger in our area.

Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background investigation, D.O.T.-compliant driving and safety record verification and drug test.

Possession of a valid Class A or B commercial driver's license and the ability to meet insurability requirements for operating an organization vehicle required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand; use hands and fingers to feel; reach with hands and arms, including overhead and from the floor; speak and hear; and operate a commercial vehicle. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel or crouch, and occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and / or move over 50 pounds with assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, with the ability read from a computer or electronic device, read labels and identify information, and to safely operate a forklift and commercial motor vehicle.

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 function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions when driving a vehicle and loading / unloading product. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and frequently loud during the moving of product.