Food Reservoir CDL Driver / Warehouse Operations Aide

Brief Description

CDL REQUIRED

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a diverse, community-focused nonprofit dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of families living with the everyday barriers of poverty.

What We Are Proud To Offer You

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings (IPERS and/or 403b) with generous company match
• Paid time off and 11 company paid holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits: Flexible Spending, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident
  
  

POSITION GOAL

HACAP Food Reservoir provides food to families, children, and seniors who do not have enough to eat. We are looking for a CDL Driver/Warehouse Operations Aide to join our dedicated team! This position blends physical activity in the warehouse with customer service skills when working with our community partners.

SCHEDULE AND WAGE

Monday - Friday varied hours from 6:30 am - 4:00 pm. $23.69 - $25.42 per hour.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes daily retail rescue routes as assigned.
• Delivers partner agency orders to partner sites based on a weekly schedule.
• Assists warehouse team members in preparing agency orders. Gathers food items as requested by partner agencies. Properly weighs, checks temperatures and records all outgoing products. Loads/stacks food items according to food safety guidelines.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workspace and warehouse based on AIB standards and guidelines. Cleaning and documentation are essential duties of this position.
• Maintains proper storage and distribution of warehouse products in compliance with Feeding America and ABI’s food safety guidelines.
• Unloads incoming products from retail rescue routes, purchased food, USDA shipments and local donations as needed. Properly records necessary information on receiving logs.
• Selects agency orders for distribution as needed.
• Responds to team members, partner agencies and supervisor needs in a timely manner.
• Maintains orders and cleanliness in the food reservoir vehicle and warehouse in compliance with AIB Food Safety Standards.
• Safely transports food products by using the agency vehicle (both donations pick up and deliveries as requested by the supervisor).
• Responsible for tracking proper fuel levels, documenting mileage, and communicating any repairs or vehicle checks needed on vehicles, ties, and equipment used by the Operations/Warehouse Manager.
• Assists in the cycle counting process under supervision of the Inventory Control Manager. Follow all of the warehouse rules and inventory controls according to the FIFO (First In – First Out) system.
• Operates a forklift and electric pallet jack to complete necessary work.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work attitude with all team members, retail donors, partner agencies, and management staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

• One year related experience, preferably in food warehousing and/or delivery.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and customer orders.
• Work experience that demonstrates the ability to follow and communicate instructions.
• Work experience that demonstrates the ability to solve practical problems with flexibility.
• Experience operating a forklift and electric pallet jack.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Car Insurance
• Must pass a Fit for Duty test
• Must complete forklift certification within 30 days
• Must obtain a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within 180 days
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee must regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 100 pounds. Must be mobile on their feet for several hours a day. Must be able to lift/stack from stepladder. Climb in/out of truck beds, cargo vans and trailers using stepladder. Must move 50 pounds regularly in a crouched position.