Share Email Opening Title Truck Driver Non-CDL  Reports to: Sr. Director, CSFP   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Capital Area Food Bank - DC   About the Organization It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission of providing good, nutritious food today and food to enable brighter futures. On an annual basis CAFB distributes about 40 million meals worth of food through a network of hundreds of partners across the DMV. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration across the public, private and social service ecosystems. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!   Description The Grocery Plus program is a combination of two USDA programs. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides a monthly package of healthy groceries and complementary nutrition education to seniors at risk of hunger. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables once a year. The Capital Area Food Bank is the executor of both programs for DC with oversight by the DC Office on Aging. The Delivery Driver leads the distribution of Grocery Plus packages throughout the D.C. community by driving a 26-foot box truck to distribution locations. Locations include churches, senior apartment buildings, senior centers recreation centers, and other nonprofit organizations. S/he will interact regularly with site leaders at the time of delivery, get paperwork signed for, load and offload the truck, and place the packages in the designated areas. This position is essential in getting the food out into the community the seniors need to maintain a healthy diet.   Position Requirements Essential Functions: Communicate with co-workers, donors and clients about the CAFB and associated situations. Loads trucks as assigned with orders daily; Unloads trucks at locations and carts packages to designated locations on site; Counts product and verifies invoice to ensure proper amount is delivered as assigned to locations; Provides prompt and accurate customer service by arriving on time to assigned locations, interacting respectfully and professionally with Site Leaders and Program Participants, and answering questions/concerns as best as possible; Assists with Home Delivery in assigned zip code area; Safely operates select equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, carts; Communicates accurately with Grocery Plus Operations Manager regarding updates on site activities and relations with Site Leaders and Program Participants; Maintains cleanliness of trucks and assigned Distribution Center storage areas; Assist with the warehouse operations as needed and directed by the Warehouse Manager and/or Floor Manager. Performs other duties as assigned by the Warehouse/Floor Manager as needed to support the CAFB mission. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, including clients of CAFB, either autonomously or in a team environment. Ability to read a map, while demonstrating knowledge of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Must exhibit effective customer service, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain a level of professionalism, promoting CAFB's community spirit. Position Requirements: High School diploma Valid Current Driving License Satisfactory and safe driving record. Minimum 2 years driving experience; DOT Card; Must exhibit excellent customer service skills while interacting with CAFB staff, Site Leaders, and program participants; Working knowledge of DC metro area. Work Environment: Must be able to safely navigate the metropolitan area in varying levels of traffic. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Warehouse and road (driving) environment, with frequent tight deadlines. Regular hours Monday— Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm; extended hours when necessary and for special events.   EOE Statement Capital Area Food Bank welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for all our employees. CAFB makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at CAFB. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CAPITALAREAFOODBANK.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Senior Staff Accountant in Washington, DC Posted on: 3/22/2024 [Apply Now] Truck Driver - CDL A in Lorton, VA Posted on: 2/7/2024 [Apply Now] Follow us See who works here:

 

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