Warehouse Worker/Driver CDL

Brazos Valley Food Bank•Bryan, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brazos Valley Food Bank (BVFB), a private, non-profit organization that provides hunger-relief in the Brazos Valley (Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Madison, Robertson and Washington Counties), is in search of a Full-Time Warehouse Worker/Driver (40 hours/week). The position is Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, with rotating Saturday shifts (from 7am to 12pm) and will report to the Distribution Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Class A, B, or C Driver’s License (either Individual or Commercial)
Ability to operate Manual and Electric Pallet Jacks
Ability to operate Forklift and/or willingness to perform required training exercises and certification tests (Certification required after employment)
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Clean driving record (no DUI/DWI and minimal minor infractions)
May be required to perform drug screening as condition of hire
Ability to perform basic computer functions within common computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet usage)
If not certified, willingness to obtain Food Handler’s, Civil Rights and other required Certifications to perform the job
Strong communication skills (interaction with vendors, members of the community, as well as partner agencies, required)
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-trip truck inspections, completing Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) paperwork. Alert supervisor to issues of safety and/or concern
Create invoices (if necessary) for product to be delivered
Ensure those who received deliveries sign all necessary receipt/invoice paperwork
Fill out delivery log paperwork to track duration of deliveries as well as truck mileage and product being delivered. This paperwork is used to create more efficient routes and to aide in yearly performance reviews.
Turn in all paperwork, filled out completely, to designated area when necessary.
Assist by loading trucks before deliveries
Follow all designated delivery routes
Deliver product in company vehicles to various locations throughout the Brazos Valley including but not limited to: Partner agency food orders Program deliveries, such as Senior Bags, Backpack Bags, Mobile Pantries and Screen & Intervene Food Boxes
Fill in on additional delivery routes in cases of schedule changes, vacation/sick absences and/or staff limitations.
Visit partner Retail establishments on assigned days to pick up designated food products to bring back to the warehouse for further distribution
Develop and maintain relationships with Retail store staff, including back-room staff and departmental store leadership.
Complete Retail Log paperwork daily.
Unload trucks upon return from Retail Pick-Up
Record temperatures of product and transportation
Weigh and log Retail Product
Store food appropriately with correct tags.
May be asked to pick up product from vendor locations
Maintain customer service measures with scheduled check-ins with each Retail Store and Banner.
Unload product from donors/vendors and complete any invoices that are necessary
Unload Food Reclamation loads
Storing reclamation pallets on dry storage trailer
Tag and store pallets after they have been received into our system
Receive donations from the public and logging appropriately
Receive bread donations from retail sites (picked up by volunteers) every day
Assist in pulling orders by following picklist requests, including stacking pallets appropriately
Complete pick lists logs
Turn in completed pick list paperwork to appropriate locations
Properly wrap orders so that they store safely in the order staging area
Store completed pallets of food/orders in bulk locations
Assist in routine warehouse maintenance such as: Pest trap, fire extinguisher and/or A/C inspections Emptying trash cans and replacing liners Fork lift, electric and manual pallet jack inspections Temperature checks of refrigerated and frozen product when we receive into the warehouse and make deliveries.
Sweep, mop and scrub floor, especially in case of spills
Install warehouse equipment when necessary (i.e. pest traps, pallet racking, dock accessories, lighting, etc.)
Collect and stack empty pallets
Remove wrap from pick location pallets
Sweep/wash fleet
Timely and accurate completion of paperwork that may accompany maintenance tasks.
Help load orders into vehicles for agencies that pick up their orders in lieu of delivery
Conduct physical counts of inventory during monthly/quarterly/yearly cycle counts
Assist in shuttling fleet to maintenance shop for inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance
Pick up and bring back to warehouse recycling material from partner agencies.
Notify Warehouse Coordinator immediately of any issues that may affect the safe operation of daily duties at the Brazos Valley Food Bank
Follow all Agency Policies & Procedures
Attend and participate in staff meetings and monthly warehouse safety trainings.
Other duties as assigned and needed