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.
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 [email protected] .
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
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
To apply for this position, please visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4309921/Vermon… and submit an employment application with a resume and cover letter attached.
Vermont Foodbank is the state’s largest hunger-relief organization and only food bank, providing nourishing food through a network of more than 300 community partners – food shelves, meal sites, senior centers, after-school programs, schools, and hospitals.
Vermont Foodbank, a member of Feeding America, provides about 12 million pounds of food annually to people throughout Vermont.