Driver
Share
Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Exciting Opportunities with Share Food Program! We are looking for a Driver for our Montgomery County Warehouse to add to our team!
Share Food Program (Share) is the leading hunger relief organization in the Greater Philadelphia region and one of the largest independent food banks in the nation. Share feeds hundreds of thousands of individuals each monthmore than half of whom are children and seniors. The ripple effects of the pandemic record rates of inflation and critical cuts to government assistance benefits have plunged even more people into hunger and poverty. Philadelphia has the highest rate of poverty of any major city in the U.S. and food insecurity is a public health crisis. Our network of caring volunteers dedicated professionals and generous donors works to bring nourishing food to our neighbors in need.
Since 2022 the need for Shares services has increased by 120% and the need will only increase with the passage of recent legislation. Share is committed to being at the forefront of advocacy fighting against these policies and ensuring everyone has access to food. Funding for advocacy and expanding its major donor program are strategic goals for Share. Furthermore Share has successfully completed two stages of its capital campaign to expand and revolutionize its Philadelphia warehouse headquarters at the heart of Shares operations to help more neighbors in need.
Position Overview
Share Food Program is seeking a Truck Driver to join our team immediately at our Montgomery County warehouse. This position is responsible for completing deliveries and pick-ups throughout the Greater Philadelphia region ensuring partner organizations receive food safely accurately and on time.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver product to Share partner pantries and program sites
- Pick up and transfer product between partner and warehouse locations
- Unload deliveries using manual or electric pallet jack
- Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles
- Use OnFleet Google Maps and company-provided mobile tools to manage routes and delivery status
- Safely maneuver and park vehicles including backing into tight spaces when required
- Collect delivery signatures and return Bills of Lading promptly
- Communicate professionally with partner sites and report concerns to management
- Report delivery issues (rejected product delays accidents etc.) to dispatch
- Maintain communication with dispatch regarding route updates
- Keep truck beds clean and free of debris
- Assist with warehouse duties including pallet wrapping donation sorting and general cleanup
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Skills and Competencies
- Proven experience working in warehousing manufacturing or production
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic
- High emphasis on customer service
- Ability to meet deadlines and arrive within appointment windows
- Ability to use phone programs to update delivery status and confirm deliveries
Qualifications
- Valid Drivers License- DOT Medical Card Preferred
- Experience driving a truck outside of initial training period
- No major incidents in the last 12 months
- NO Preventable accidents within the last 36 months
- NO Clearinghouse violations
- NO more then 1 speeding ticket within the last 3 years
- NO cell phone violations within the last 3 years
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting walking standing
- Regular heavy lifting up to 60 lbs. at a time
- Ability to be trained on electric pallet jack and/or forklift
Environmental Risks:
Position includes potential exposure to loud noises and warehouse environments up to 75% of the time.
LOCATION
Share Food Program is located at 1111 N Broad St Lansdale PA 19446. Headquarter 2901 W. Hunting Park Avenue Philadelphia PA 19129.
COMPENSATION
Hourly Rate $20.00 per hour
Share offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical dental and vision coverage
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Share Food Program is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race ethnicity religion national origin age sex gender or gender expression marital status sexual orientation parental status age disability genetic information or any other category protected by addition to federal law requirements Share Food Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Inventory Control
- Basic Math
- Paratransit
- Tanker Experience
- Van Driver
- Box Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Commercial Vehicle Experience
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
Exciting Opportunities with Share Food Program! We are looking for a Director of Procurement to add to our team! Share Food Program (“Share”) is the leading hunger relief organization in the Greater Philadelphia region and one of the largest independent food banks in the nation. Food ... View more
