Food Forward Inc. Wholesale Driver Class A and B Bell, CA · Full time Company website
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POSITION OVERVIEW: Food Forward is seeking an organized, energetic, and detail-oriented Truck Driver to join our team. The Truck Driver will report to the WRP Dispatch & Fleet Supervisor. The Truck Driver will be responsible for early-morning produce pickups from donors at the Los Angeles Wholesale Produce Terminal and surrounding areas, delivering donations to receiving agencies, and accurately entering incoming donations into Food Forward’s inventory management system. The Driver is expected to provide excellent customer service, maintain constant contact with the dispatch team, and enter invoices daily. The schedule will be 5 days a week, from as early as 3 am to as late as 6 pm, depending on program needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about improving food systems and eradicating hunger in a fast-paced environment and is a skilled driver and communicator. They will need to be able to think critically, demonstrate strong decision-making and time-management skills, and have a strong working knowledge of the produce industry and general growing seasons.

About Food Forward Inc.

Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus produce, connecting this abundance with people experiencing food insecurity, and inspiring others to do the same. Fruits and vegetables are collected from backyard fruit trees, farmers markets, growers, and wholesalers and then provided free of charge to people experiencing food insecurity through more than 250 hunger relief partner organizations that serve communities across the region. CORE VALUES: – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Working together, we inspire and are inspired by the people in the communities we serve. – EQUITY AND INCLUSION We cultivate a diverse workforce that nurtures equity and inclusion. – FOOD JUSTICE We share the abundance of fresh produce and prevent food waste because everyone deserves access to fresh and nutritious food. – INTEGRITY We are honest, accountable, and authentic in our words and actions. – JOYFULNESS We embrace a creative, spirited, and fulfilling environment

Description

WRP (Wholesale Recovery Program) CDL Truck Driver (Class A and B)

Compensation: Class A - $25.25, Class B $24.25

 CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Complete daily routes in a safe and time-efficient manner, taking direction from the dispatch team
  • Decipher the quality and perishability of 100’s of varieties of produce
  • Load and unload produce donations
  • Process orders in Food Forward’s Inventory management system, maintaining accurate records
  • Ensure proper food handling and safety protocols are followed by staff members
  • Assist warehouse staff as needed during busy windows of operation in moving produce in and out of the warehouse or refrigerator
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Produce handling experience 5+years
  • Current experience driving 53-foot tractor-trailer (Class A) or 26-foot bobtail (Class B) in compliance with traffic and safety laws
  • Valid Class A or B driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Bilingual, Spanish and English
  • Good geographical knowledge of Greater Los Angeles
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment such as: Pallet Jack and Electric Pallet Jack
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule and early hours.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to repeatedly lift and carry materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, lift, twist, kneel, crouch, crawl, pull, push, carry, grasp, reach and stoop as needed.
  • Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.

BENEFITS:

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life/Voluntary Insurance coverage 
  • FSA/Dependent Care, Pet insurance 
  • Retirement plan with up to 4% employer matching 
  • Generous paid-time-off policy and holiday allocation
  • Cell phone monthly allowance

HOW TO APPLY: 

Forward resumes and cover letters through this link https://foodforward.org/join-our-team/#join-now.

Include in the body of the cover letter: 1) Where did you discover this listing, and 2) If you were a variety of produce, what would you be and why? The subject line should read: Driver– (Your Name). No phone calls



Salary

$24.25 - $25.25 per hour

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