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About the Role

Feeding Westchester is seeking a dependable, customer-centric, adaptable, and mission-driven Distribution Center Driver to ensure the smooth execution of pick-ups and deliveries throughout Westchester County. The driver will work closely with the team to ensure the safe and successful delivery of food, fostering strong partnerships and supporting local agencies.

Responsibilities

• Pick-up and delivery of various types of food and product to member agency sites or from local donors within Westchester County.
• Promptly and safely load and unload trucks on location and on-site deliveries.
• Operate vehicles/equipment as necessary to complete delivery mission (such as box trucks, vans, and vehicles requiring a CDL license when applicable).
• Timely and professional execution of product donation pick-ups and deliveries for the Food Bank for Westchester.
• Maintain rapport with donors and/or their employees to foster continued support and a professional working relationship.
• Deliver food to locations in a timely, accurate and courteous manner.
• Inspect product donations to assure that safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Work with volunteers who assist in donor pick-ups and deliveries.
• Maintain daily trip and equipment logs which ensure a safe and sanitary vehicle at all times.
• Responsible for keeping accurate daily records and receipts of the amount and type of food picked up at each donor location or dropped off at each anti-hunger program.
• Responsible for inspecting food items at each site to ensure viability and safety.
• Adhere to daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly and sanitary warehouse.
• Perform all maintenance checks required for each vehicle operated and report conditions to Distribution Logistics Supervisor.
• Ensure general maintenance is performed to vans, box trucks and associated equipment, and ensure maintenance logs are prepared and filled out accurately.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of truck, off road diesel, and fuel logs.
• Record fuel usage and off road diesel usage as well as miles/time data as required by food bank and other regulatory entities.
• Follow up on repair requests to ensure completion of repairs.
• Verify (check off) all required items.
• Perform cleaning and light maintenance of vehicle(s) and equipment, reporting problems immediately.
• Complete and perform accurate follow-through on documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading and warehousing of product, as defined by the Feeding Westchester policies and procedures.
• Maintain all current licenses, certifications and medical cards in accordance/compliance with the Food Bank, State and Federal mandated requirements.
• Provide needed facility maintenance per supervisor's request.
• Assist with receiving deliveries, off-loading, inspecting, counting, storing properly, and receipting.
• Assist with selecting food orders for delivery or pick up.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience in a warehouse, retail, wholesale, or food service setting.
• Demonstrated interest in hunger or related social issues.
• Proven success in building effective working partnerships.
• Maintain a valid NYS driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive 26 ft. truck or van in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, pallet jack, metal carts, etc.
• Ability to maneuver heavy loads (50 to 2,000 pounds) on a pallet jack on and off truck ramp.
• Ability to climb ladders and carry up to 70 pounds up and down.
• Ability to pack, unpack and put away various materials.
• Prolonged standing, walking and bending in addition to sitting in front of a computer.
• Ability to give regular communications in person, writing, by email and by telephone.
• Ability to travel independently in the daytime and evening to regional and national destinations.
• Ability to load and unload pallets and carts in all outdoors weather conditions.
• Ability to access all work sites of the agency.
• Ability to work in below 0°F temperatures for short periods of time.
• Working inside a warehouse environment.
• Working outside in all weather conditions in all Westchester communities.
• Travel throughout the Feeding Westchester service area.
• Ability to work irregular or extended hours.
• Working in commercial freezer/cooler ranging from -10°F to 45°F.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in latest software and technology.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Extremely organized, detail oriented and able to keep accurate records for tracking and reporting.
• Problem solving to identify solutions and meet and enhance organizational mission.
• Maintain valid food safety certification (Feeding Westchester class available).
• Maintain valid forklift certification (Feeding Westchester class available).

Location

• Westchester County

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 3+ years related experience

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $25/HR

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverages
• 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer contribution
• Company-paid Life and LTD insurances
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other ancillary benefits

About the Company

• Feeding Westchester is a member of the Feeding America network and Westchester County's leading hunger-relief organization, serving all of Westchester County through a network of 175 hunger-relief partners.
• With a mission to nourish neighbors in the fight against hunger, they source and distribute good, nutritious food and other resources.
• In fiscal year 2025, Feeding Westchester provided more than 21 million pounds of food, equivalent to more than 17 million meals.
• A 4-star Charity Navigator organization, Feeding Westchester is committed to creating a community where all people have access to the food they need today, and the fundamental resources to build a better tomorrow.

Equal Opportunity

• Feeding Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services or any other category protected by law.
• Feeding Westchester is committed to continually working to ensure we have an equitable and inclusive environment in place to support our diverse team.
• We strive to create professional growth paths for all who want them and a just culture that will support both internal collaboration and the work we do for our local community.