Job Description
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is currently hiring for a full time, regular and benefited
Warehouse and Delivery Driver- Class B in our Vista location. ABOUT THE SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK Established in 1977, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is a critical component to the welfare of San Diego County, providing nutritious food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. For more information about the organization, please visit
Our Mission: The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank Chapter provide nutritious food to people in need, advocate for the hungry, and educate the public about hunger-related issues.
DID YOU KNOW?- The San Diego Food Bank feeds approximately 400,000 people every month in partnership with 450 nonprofit community partners.
- We are the fourth largest independent food bank in the country.
- We distributed 44 million pounds of food in fiscal year 2021-2022; 31% of that food being fresh produce.
- We have a 99% rating on Charity Navigator.
We are committed to innovation and sustainability to reduce our impact on the environment. We have 1,400 solar panels, we are LEED v4 Gold Certified, we have a 3,600 sq. ft composting and recycling center that houses our recycling and composting machine, and received the 2020 Business Waste Reduction & Recycling award?
POSITION PURPOSE Under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Logistic Manager, the Warehouse and Delivery Driver-Class B performs a variety of tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, loading and unloading of delivery trucks at the San Diego Food Bank’s centralized warehousing and distribution facility. This individual operates trucks, vans and forklifts utilized in the distribution of food products and supplies; and performs other duties as assigned.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. All duties are expected to be performed in accordance with existing company policy and procedure. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Conducts various inventories for specific programs, including counting and verifying inventory balances for all stocked items and reconciling acquisitions; establishes distribution-staging set-up for agencies; manages all facets of warehouse operations.
- Receives, stores and maintains an inventory of food products and supplies; inspects goods received for quality, quantity and correctness; verifies and checks items received against bills of lading; pulls, boxes and checks the accuracy of orders filled; loads pallets.
- Maintains the warehouse in a clean and orderly condition; revolves stock as needed; performs cycle counts; disposes of trash, boxes and pallets; ensures the security of storage areas.
- Performs inventory control duties, including posting goods received to inventory lists; calculates balance of stock on hand; conducts physical inventories, including counting and verifying inventory balances for all stocked items and reconciling acquisitions, issues and balances on hand.
- Loads truck for delivery and delivers food products to distribution sites; assists with the off-loading of food products and supplies at distribution sites.
- Operates forklifts, vans and trucks; performs safety inspections on forklifts, vans, trucks and other vehicles and equipment; makes minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles and equipment.
- Maintains a variety of warehouse records and provides back-up for other warehouse functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will possess a valid Class B driver’s license with a clean driving record and any necessary endorsements, such as an Air Brake endorsement if driving vehicles equipped with air brakes. Previous experience in warehouse and delivery driving is preferred, with a strong emphasis on safety and adherence to traffic laws. The candidate should also have excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as strong customer service and communication abilities.
EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- 1–3 years of professional driving experience with commercial vehicles is commonly preferred.
- Experience with the type of vehicle the job requires (e.g., box trucks, buses, dump trucks, or tow trucks).
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Knowledge of: - Strong knowledge of state and federal transportation regulations.
- Ability to perform vehicle inspections, minor maintenance, and log keeping.
- Good customer service skills, especially for passenger or delivery roles.
- Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently or on a schedule.
Ability to: - Provide excellent customer service and interpersonal communication, with comfort in presenting to large groups and interacting with diverse audiences.
- Utilize strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with a proactive approach to supporting other operational areas as needed.
- Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
- Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification upon hire).
COMPENSATION - This is a full-time, non-exempt/hourly/benefited position.
- A market-level competitive salary is between $26.00 - $27.00 per hour based on experience.
- The compensation package includes a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including: 403(b) plan with 200% employer matching; excellent health care coverage with free employee medical, dental and vision plans; company paid term life insurance; and a generous accrual of paid vacation and sick leave.
WORK SCHEDULE - Typical schedule is Monday thru Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm.
- Occasional early/late/weekend shifts may be required.
HOW TO APPLY - Interested and qualified candidates should apply below.
- Submissions missing a resume will not be considered for the position.
- Background check and drug test are required for the position before employment starts.
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Hourly pay, Full time, Currently hiring, Afternoon shift, Early shift, Monday to Friday,