CDL B Truck Driver

Job Details: Job Location: Greater Chicago Food Depository

• Chicago, IL, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Entry Level CDL Truck Driving Position. Operates a commercial motor vehicle to pick up and deliver products donated to GCFD within the Chicagoland area. Provide highest level of customer service to donors and member agencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

BENEFITS

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage Employer-paid life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution Generous paid time off Parental Leave $3,000 annual employer-paid Thrive. Pass lifestyle and wellness benefit program $250.00 employee Referral bonus