Driver 4 OTR (FT) presso Food Bank of the Rockies

Position Title:              Warehouse/Driver – Class A (OTR Support)

Classification:             Non-Exempt

Reports To:                  Transportation Supervisor 

Location:                      Grand Junction

Compensation:             $26.00 Hourly 

Benefits:                        Medical, dental, and vision, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% company match plus potential additional matching based on tenure, PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid utility days

As the food bank with the largest service area in the contiguous United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals. 

The Food Bank of the Rockies Driver will be involved with many assignments such as over-the-road (OTR) routes, Grocery Rescue, Mobile Pantry routes, and other logistics-related tasks. While driving is a key component of the role, it represents approximately 50% of the overall responsibilities. The majority of the work involves loading and unloading food, coordinating mobile pantry distributions, assisting in warehouse operations, and engaging with volunteers, partner agencies, donors, and the general public. This position plays a vital role in supporting an efficient food distribution network to ensure equitable access to nutritious food across the Western Slope region.

The Food Bank’s team is dedicated to creating an efficient food distribution network to reduce and help end hunger across the state. Staff are committed to embodying the Food Bank’s organizational values and mission in all activities. 

If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.

The mission of Food Bank of the Rockies is to ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger. We provide food and necessities to people in need through signature programs and by teaming up with hundreds of Hunger Relief Partners to serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming. We believe that for a community to thrive, every person must have the resources they need to flourish, and we strive to provide proper nourishment for every neighbor.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining food industry standards for safety, proper product handling, storage, and warehouse sanitation
• Provide extraordinary customer service to partners, volunteers, and neighbors, with safety as a top priority
• Drive all company vehicles ranging from 26’ box trucks to CDL required tandem axle tractor-53’ Trailer combinations
• Drives OTR, local, and mobile pantry routes across Western Colorado, with up to 7 stops: driving accounts for ~50% of the role
• Load the truck with outbound food products according to manifest delivery specifications and within Food Bank of the Rockies policies
• Unload food, verify product temperatures and collect required signed paperwork
• Pick up donations at various food rescue donor locations
• Maintain driver log on ELD system, complete vehicle inspection, and follow maintenance schedules per DOT regulation
• Keep cab, cargo area, and food-handling equipment clean and sanitized
• Maintain receipts, invoices, and other required paperwork for each site
• Support inventory management by assisting with record-keeping, surplus tracking, waste documentation, and physical inventory counts

Mobile Pantries:

• Lead mobile pantry site operations and food distribution in accordance with Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America standards
• Collaborate with site coordinators and volunteers to set up distribution, unload products, and break down cases
• Manage cleanup efforts including pallet breakdown, waste disposal, and collection of recyclable materials

Fresh Food Center 

• Assist in stocking and maintaining orderly Fresh Food Center to reduce waste and ensure efficient storage and distribution
• Assist partners with shopping, weighing products, and loading vehicles.
• Perform general warehouse duties including order pulling, sanitation, equipment upkeep, and grounds maintenance
• Assist other Programs Department tasks, including but not limited to The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) & Commodity Supplement Food Program (CSFP) deliveries

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Commitment to fulfilling the mission of Food Bank of the Rockies and representing the brand in a positive manner internally and externally
• Exercises cultural awareness, including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and disability
• Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to vulnerable populations
• Able to interact with others in a diplomatic, courteous, and positive manner.
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Strong work ethic, including organizational and motivational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; self-directed, proactive, and independent problem solver
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records
• Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to operate within time constraints of workload
• Maintains strong ethical orientation and upholds Food Bank of the Rockies’ standards for integrity
• Ability to effectively communicate with, influence, and get work done through others

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for long periods, standing, and walking intermittently
• Using office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, and printer
• Works in a warehouse environment and is frequently outdoors
• Drive through mountains in all types of weather conditions
• Frequently lift or move 50 pounds
• Uses heavy equipment daily including forklift, stand up/sit down lift truck, step up pallet jack, and automatic pallet jack

Required Qualifications: 

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and excellent driving record
• Minimum 2 years prior experience as Commercial Driver preferred
• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment is strongly preferred
• Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
• Forklift experience and certification a plus
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

Expected Hours of Work: 

This role is considered full-time, non-exempt, working approximately 40 hours per week. Work schedules vary each week and consist of weekdays, evenings, and occasional Saturdays. Typical schedule is Monday – Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm and one Saturday per month.

Compensation:

$26.00 Hourly

Benefits:

At Food Bank of the Rockies, we provide a fulfilling workplace along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Flexible paid time off, including 10 paid holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and opportunities for paid volunteer time.
• Robust Retirement Plan: A 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% employer match, plus additional matching based on tenure for a total potential match of up to 8.5%, to support your long-term financial security.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to support your meet your and your family’s needs.
• Bilingual Incentive: A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff, recognizing and rewarding your valuable language skills.

To Apply:

Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers. Applications will be accepted until September 4, 2025.

Thinking about applying?

True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience. 

We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting. Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process. If you require any accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] or 303-371-9250.