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 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.
•Drives all company vehicles ranging from food trucks to vans to CDL required tandem axle sleeper tractor-53’ Trailer combinations
• 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 ELD Systems, 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
Required 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 preferred
• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment is strongly preferred
• Forklift experience and certification a plus
• Bilingual a plus
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, paid utility time
• A 401K retirement plan with up to 8.5% employer-paid match
• Competitive employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff
Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until November 22nd.
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True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience. We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting.
Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] or 303.371.9250.
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
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
• Using office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, and printer
• Works in a warehouse environment and is frequently outdoors
• Frequently lift or move 50 pounds
• Uses heavy equipment daily including forklift, stand up/sit down lift truck, step up pallet jack, and automatic pallet jack
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.