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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $35.01
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Flexible Time Off
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley is one of the largest food banks in the United States, founded in 1974 with a mission to end hunger in the Silicon Valley area through a trusted and efficient distribution network. It serves Santa Clara and San Mateo counties by distributing nutritious groceries through a network of more than 300 partner agencies at drive-thru and walk-up sites. Due to the high cost of living in Silicon Valley and the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, hunger in this area has reached unprecedented levels, with Second Harvest now serving approximately 500,000 individuals monthly, which is... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid California Class A driver's license
- Minimum of two years professional truck driving experience
- Forklift certification
- Ability to obtain and maintain current medical cards and certifications
- Clean driving record with no moving violations
- Ability to pass in-house performance reviews and safety inspections
- Physical capability to perform demanding tasks including lifting and operating warehouse equipment
- Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends
- Willingness to travel within and occasionally outside assigned counties
- Ability to follow safety protocols and food handling policies
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of two years professional truck driving experience, preferably in a food or food-related environment
- Possession of a valid California Class A driver's license
- Current DMV printout with no moving violations
- Forklift certification
- Proven ability to drive tractor-trailer and bobtail trucks
- Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment
- Demonstrated ability in inspection of vehicles and equipment
- Ability to work steadily and independently with minimum supervision
- Strong record-keeping skills
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations for weights and measures
- Physical ability to exert force and lift or carry items weighing 20 to 50 pounds frequently
- Capacity to walk, sit, squat, bend, twist, and reach at various heights for up to two-thirds of the time
- Ability to push, pull, and maneuver heavy or awkward objects in confined spaces for up to one-third of the time
- Experience working in cold environments such as freezers and coolers
- Good interpersonal skills to relate well with donors and agency representatives
- Familiarity with the Bay Area
Job Duties
- Timely and professional execution of product donation pick-ups and deliveries
- Deliver food to Brown Bag, Family Harvest and other agency sites and locations in a timely, accurate and courteous manner
- Work with volunteers who assist in donor pick-ups and deliveries
- Maintain rapport with donors and/or their employees to foster continued support and a professional working relationship
- Maintain all current licenses, certifications and medical cards in accordance/compliance with Second Harvest and State mandated requirements
- Complete accurate and timely documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading and warehousing of product, as defined by SHFB policies and procedures
- Complete accurate and timely equipment maintenance and safety reports and driver logs
- Perform cleaning of vehicle(s) and equipment
- Inspect and secure product donations to assure compliance with food safety and vehicle sanitation policies
- Maintain accurate records of vehicle operation for Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) inspection on a daily basis
- Perform duties in accordance with Second Harvest Food Bank's personnel and food safety policies
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks in accordance with SHFB Policies and OSHA regulations
- Assist other Operations staff with their responsibilities, as directed by the Transportation or other Operations' Supervisors or Managers
- Assist in maintaining an orderly and sanitary warehouse
- Report for work as a second responder in the event of a community emergency or disaster as requested
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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