Job Description

Are you interested in working for an organization that serves the community you live in? St. Mary’s Food Bank (SMFB) has an opening for a Route Driver (Class B) at our Phoenix, Arizona location. The Route Driver will pick up and deliver donated food on a regularly scheduled route. Our Route Drivers act in the capacity of Customer Service Representatives in their daily contact with donors.

Two Available Positions

Schedule is M-F, working 5am-until route is finished

Starting pay is $23/hr.

Responsibilities of the Route Driver include, but are not limited to:

• Up-keep of assigned company vehicles to ensure, fueling, DOT and appearance standards are met.
• Assisting in the loading/unloading of SMFB trucks under the direction of warehouse authority.
• Operating manual or electric pallet jacks according to SMFB policy and OSHA standards.
• Pre-loading equipment needed for the following day’s route if needed.
• Washing out trailers/truck boxes to ensure cleanliness.
• Completing Driver Record of Duty and Vehicle Inspection Reports daily as required by the Department of Transportation.
• Maintaining the proper handling of food to ensure specific temperatures measures and cross contamination guidelines are adhered to.
• Properly labeling pallets and Food Drive boxes.
• Accurately and neatly filling out Donation Receipts with required information.
• Picking-up and delivering food donations, ensuring on-time standards are met.
• Maintaining excellent relations with Food Donors/merchants and individuals at all times.
• Completing daily reports.
• Driving a B truck to complete a pick-up or delivery.
• Filling-in on local store route pickups if needed.
• Reporting to the Transportation Manager/ Driver Supervisor for disposition during down time or delays.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

Minimum qualifications required:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• The ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times during the route.
• One year experience driving a commercial vehicle.
• Good driving record.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• CDL (Class B) license.
• St. Mary’s drivers must be compliant with FMCSA and pass a CDL English Proficiency test. This is a requirement as a commercial motor vehicle carrier. Due to this, all drivers must be able to read and speak sufficiently to understand highways signs, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records per 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2)
• Current DOT Medical Certification.
• Bi-lingual – English/Spanish (preferred).
• Ability to move and/or lift 50-75 lbs. on a consistent basis.

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Pay, including:
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical and Insurance Coverage
    • An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
    • 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
    • Vision and Dental coverage
    • Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
    • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
    • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
    • Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
  • Time Off
    • 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
    • 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
    • 8 Company Paid Holidays

This is your chance to join a cohesive and welcoming team and make a difference in our Arizona communities. Join our Mission to alleviate hunger.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume to: Careers - St. Mary's Food Bank

St. Mary’s Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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