Employment Opportunities -  1 opening

Position:          Truck Driver

Responsibilities:

• Drive vehicles with capacities of no more than seventeen tons in order to transport products to and from specified destinations
• Inspect and verify the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes in order to ensure that vehicles are in proper working order
• Report any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to supervisor using mobile telephones
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
• Load and unload deliveries and shipments
• Accurately pull order for pickup and delivery Provide assistance as needed to maintain orderly and clean work area in compliance with Mid-South Food Bank safety and sanitation policies; ensure that the warehouse facility meets the Feeding America and Memphis and Shelby County Health Department guidelines by assisting in daily cleaning as well as the maintenance of the outside perimeters
• Maintain working relationships that ensure the success of Mid-South Food Bank programs.  This includes maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with donors, volunteers, agency representatives, Food Bank management and staff
• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; commercial drivers license (CDL)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, knowledge of good record keeping procedures and the ability to maintain accurate and legible records and current files Ability to read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions
• Ability to operate a forklift and a manual or powered pallet jack, forklift certification a plus
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to successfully complete a Safe Food Handling Course
• Ability to work well with donors, volunteers, agencies, senior aides and other Food Bank staff
• Acceptance of philosophy of food banking