Distribution Center Driver

THE ORGANIZATION

Feeding Westchester is looking for people with the passion, courage, and creativity to create meaningful change in the lives of others. As a member of the Feeding America network of food banks and Westchester County's leading hunger relief organization, we moved nearly 22 million pounds of food to agencies and partners across Westchester County, including food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers, and schools last fiscal year. We supplied 18.2 million meals to children, families, and seniors, mobilized 11,000 volunteers, and raised over $12 million in donations to help end hunger.

Feeding Westchester's mission is to nourish our neighbors in the fight against hunger. As the heart of a network of more than 200 partners, we source and distribute food, and other resources, to communities across Westchester. We envision a community where all people have access to the food they need today, and the fundamental resources to build a better tomorrow.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Feeding Westchester is thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for a dependable, customer-centric, adaptable, and mission-driven Distribution Center Driver. Our ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of pick-ups and deliveries, both scheduled and unscheduled, across various locations throughout Westchester County. The driver should have thorough understanding of New York State and Westchester County driving regulations, as well as an exemplary driving history. The Driver will work closely with our dedicated team to ensure the safe and successful delivery of food, maintaining strong partnerships, fostering client relationships, supporting local agencies, and helping our neighbors in need. This collective effort is crucial to fulfilling Feeding Westchester's commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transportation

• Pick-up and delivery of various types of food and product to member agency sites or from local donors within Westchester County.
• Promptly and safely load and unload trucks on location and on-site deliveries.
• Operate vehicles/equipment as necessary to complete delivery mission (such as box trucks, vans, and vehicles requiring a CDL license when applicable).
• Timely and professional execution of product donation pick-ups and deliveries for the Food Bank for Westchester.
• Maintain rapport with donors and/or their employees to foster continued support and a professional working relationship.
• Deliver food to locations in a timely, accurate and courteous manner.
• Inspect product donations to assure that safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Work with volunteers who assist in donor pick-ups and deliveries.

Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain daily trip and equipment logs which ensure a safe and sanitary vehicle at all times.
• Responsible for keeping accurate daily records and receipts of the amount and type of food picked up at each donor location or dropped off at each anti-hunger program.
• Responsible for inspecting food items at each site to ensure viability and safety.
• Adhere to daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly and sanitary warehouse.
• Perform all maintenance checks required for each vehicle operated and report conditions to Distribution Logistics Supervisor.
• Ensure general maintenance is performed to vans, box trucks and associated equipment, and ensure maintenance logs are prepared and filled out accurately.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of truck, off road diesel, and fuel logs.
• Record fuel usage and off road diesel usage as well as miles/time data as required by food bank and other regulatory entities.
• Follow up on repair requests to ensure completion of repairs. Verify (check off) all required items.
• Perform cleaning and light maintenance of vehicle(s) and equipment, reporting problems immediately.
• Complete and perform accurate follow-through on documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading and warehousing of product, as defined by the Food Bank for Westchester policies and procedures.
• Maintain all current licenses, certifications and medical cards in accordance/compliance with the Food Bank, State and Federal mandated requirements.
• Provide needed facility maintenance per supervisor's request.

Distribution Center

• Assist with receiving deliveries, off-loading, inspecting, counting, storing properly, and receipting.
• Assist with selecting food orders for delivery or pick up.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required Education/Experience:

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience in a warehouse, retail, wholesale, or food service setting.
• Demonstrated interest in hunger or related social issues.
• Proven success in building effective working partnerships.
• Maintain a valid NYS driver's license with a clean driving record.

Required Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in latest software and technology.
• The ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Extremely organized, detail oriented and able to keep accurate records for tracking and reporting.
• Problem solving to identify solutions and meet and enhance organizational mission.
• Maintain valid food safety certification (Feeding Westchester class available).
• Maintain valid forklift certification (Feeding Westchester class available).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to drive 26 ft. truck or van in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, pallet jack, metal carts, etc.
• Ability to maneuver heavy loads (50 to 2,000 pounds) on a pallet jack on and off truck ramp.
• Ability to climb ladders and carry up to 70 pounds up and down.
• Ability to pack, unpack and put away various materials.
• Prolonged standing, walking and bending in addition to sitting in front of a computer.
• Ability to give regular communications in person, writing, by email and by telephone.
• Ability to travel independently in the daytime and evening to regional and national destinations.
• Ability to load and unload pallets and carts in all outdoors weather conditions.
• Ability to access all work sites of the agency.
• Ability to work in below 0F temperatures for short periods of time.

Working Conditions

• Working inside a warehouse environment.
• Working outside in all weather conditions in all Westchester communities.
• Travel throughout the Feeding Westchester service area.
• Ability to work irregular or extended hours.
• Working in commercial freezer/cooler ranging from -10F to 45F.

The purpose of this job description is to provide an overview of the scope of the position. This is not a comprehensive list of duties/responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

ABOUT US

Feeding Westchester provides a competitive benefits package including paid time off, Medical/Dental/Vision coverages, 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer contribution, company-paid Life and LTD insurances, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and other ancillary benefits. Feeding Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services or any other category protected by law.

Feeding Westchester is committed to continually working to ensure we have an equitable and inclusive environment in place to support our diverse team. We strive to create professional growth paths for all who want them and a just culture that will support both internal collaboration and the work we do for our local community.

The purpose of this job description is to provide an overview of the scope of the position. This is not a comprehensive list of duties/responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

SALARY: $25/hr