Seasonal Truck Driver (CDL-B)

General Description:

This 12-week seasonal position involves operating a commercial motor vehicle to pick up and deliver donated products to the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) throughout the Chicagoland area. The role requires a strong commitment to customer service, ensuring positive interactions with donors and member agencies. This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking short-term employment that makes a meaningful impact during a busy donation season.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

General

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle to pickup and deliver products donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository in an efficient, timely, and safe manner.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records of all pickup and delivery transactions, reporting any discrepancies to the Dispatcher
• Evaluate the suitability of donated products for distribution to GCFD member agencies. Communicate information regarding donation volume, quality or changes in truck route, and unnecessary waiting times to the dispatcher.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned motor vehicles; ensure that all pre-trip and post-trip vehicle maintenance and safety checklists are completed daily. Report any issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain, and account for all assigned GCFD equipment, such as, phones, load bars, freezer blankets, roll-off tracks, electric and manual jacks, etc.
• Oversee truck helper on route

• Replacing improperly cared for GCFD equipment.
• Load and off-load freight products manually and with use of manual and electric pallet jacks and forklift
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

CDL - B

• 1-2 Years of Class B vehicle major city driving experience, preferably in the Chicagoland area.
• Possess valid State of Illinois Commercial Driver’s License, with Class B and air-brake endorsement and possess clean driving record (MVR).
• Drive manual and automatic transmission CDL- rated trucks up to 36,000 gross vehicle weight.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment
• Need airbrake endorsement.

General

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for coordination with dispatcher, donors, staff and member agencies.
• Capable of obtaining Food Handling and Sanitation Certificate
• Ability to perform basic math computations using a calculator.
• Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs and carrying between equipment and vehicles.
• Submit to periodic substance/drug screening based on a random unannounced selection process required by IL DOT.
• Climbing and moving in and out between equipment and vehicles with ease.

Exposure:

• Normal warehouse environment; exposure to inclement driving weather. Exposure to refrigerator and freezer environment. 
• Evening and weekend hours may be required, contingent upon events
• Interacts with GCFD staff, donors, member agencies, general public, volunteers, news and public relations and media personnel.