Operations Associate-CDL Driver in Barre, Vermont at VERMONT FOODBANK

Operations Associate-CDL Driver

Location: Barre, VT

Salary: $53,570 – $58,589 annually

Drive With Purpose.

Be Home Every Night.

Make a Real Impact.

Join the Vermont Foodbank as an Operations Associate – CDL Driver and help bring food, hope and connection to Vermont communities. We’re seeking a dependable, safety-focused driver who wants more than a job, you want a mission.

What you’ll do:

• Safely operate Foodbank vehicles across Vermont, local routes, home daily.
• Load/unload, distribute food product, work with volunteers + staff to deliver service.
• Engage with community members of diverse backgrounds, your role matters.
• Support warehouse logistics: product storage, equipment movement, food reclamation.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Facilities and Community Impact teams.

What we’re looking for:

• Valid CDL (Class B +) (Would consider providing CDL for ideal candidates)
• Comfortable with lifting, loading, physical tasks.
• Strong communicator, team player, self-motivated and safe.
• Passion for community service, willingness to interact respectfully with our clientele.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Full-time, in-person role based in Barre, VT.
• Health insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Dental (90% employer-paid)
• Vision, Life Insurance (100% paid)
• Short & Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after 1 year
• 16 paid holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s)
• Vacation + Sick PTO accrual, 5 personal PTO days each year
• Paid Family & Medical Leave, paid bereavement, paid jury duty & civic engagement leave

Why join us?

Because you’ll do work that matters. You’ll be part of a progressive, equity-minded organization dedicated to making sure everyone in Vermont has enough food every day. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of inequity. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and inclusion.

Ready to drive change?

If you’re ready for a meaningful role, apply now. Be the driver who makes a difference , we look forward to hearing from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and seek to bring our values of diversity and inclusion to our hiring process. Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Carlos Camacho at ccamacho@vtfoodbank.org .

Position Purpose:

This full-time position reports to the Logistics Supervisor and entitles employee to all benefits. The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: driving, distributing, loading, and unloading Vermont Foodbank vehicles safely at various communities in Vermont. In addition to these primary responsibilities, this position regularly interacts with community members with diverse backgrounds and stories. This position will provide support at multiple distribution sites across the state and will work alongside volunteers ensuring the safe handling of products and creating a positive experience for those seeking Vermont Foodbank services. This position is regularly called upon to support general warehouse activities, which may include food reclamation activities, storage and moving of product and equipment, and other various tasks. This position will work closely with the Warehouse and Facilities teams and members of the Community Impact Department. Building equity and social justice into Vermont Foodbank’s organizational practices is everyone’s responsibility, and it requires the commitment and collaboration of every employee and team. Therefore, everyone is expected to honor diversity, contribute to an inclusive organizational culture, and leverage their own personal agency and scope of influence to center equity.

Global Functions and Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with staff and volunteers to support the mission of the Foodbank to meet and sustain organizational goals.
• Positively contribute to an organizational culture of safe and secure food handling, warehousing and distribution.
• The foodbank relies on volunteers everyday to fulfill our mission. All Foodbank employees must support our culture of philanthropy by treating every volunteer with appreciation and respect.
• This position will occasionally be required to travel to other Foodbank locations and to attend required meetings, trainings, etc. Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the proper sanitary and safe warehousing of all products in accordance with Feeding America and Vermont Foodbank guidelines.
• Efficiently and safely pick up and deliver products as assigned
• Complete appropriate paperwork to maintain accurate inventory.
• Assist with warehouse operations as necessary including, but not limited to; picking orders, agency pick-ups, receiving, and sort room activities
• Maintain vehicles in a high state of cleanliness.
• Maintain a neat personal appearance, professionalism in all interactions with other staff, the public, and the participants the Foodbank serves.
• Adhere to policies and procedures in the fleet safety booklet regarding reporting accidents, daily vehicle checks, completing associated paperwork, substance abuse, and more.
• Collaborate with warehouse team to determine incoming and outgoing inventory.
• Take part during physical inventory.

Other Functions:

• Other duties as assigned by the Logistics Supervisor.
• Attend Organizational learning days and other meetings as appropriate

Skills/Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities an individual needs in order to perform this job successfully.

Education and/or Experience:

• Experience in driving large straight/semi-trucks in a food-related industry, material handling equipment, Customer service, or related experience preferred.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent skills required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Flexible hours required.
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 45 pounds.

Language Skills:

• Experience communicating effectively with diverse groups of people

Technical/Computer Skills:

• Basic telephone & computer skills.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

• A valid Commercial Driver’s License (class B).
• Current DOT medical card.
• 3-year motor vehicle report (MVR) showing a clean driving record.
• ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain.
• Satisfactory background check