Seasonal Truck Driver; CDL-B

Seasonal Truck Driver (CDL-B)

This 12-week seasonal position involves operating a commercial motor vehicle to pick up and deliver donated products to the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) throughout the Chicagoland area. The role requires a strong commitment to customer service, ensuring positive interactions with donors and member agencies. This is a great opportunity for individuals seeking short-term employment that makes a meaningful impact during a busy donation season.

$22.50/hr

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle to pick up and deliver products donated to GCFD in an efficient, timely, and safe manner.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records of all pickup and delivery transactions, reporting any discrepancies to the Dispatcher.
• Evaluate the suitability of donated products for distribution to GCFD member agencies and communicate changes in truck route or unnecessary waiting times to the Dispatcher.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned motor vehicles; complete daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle maintenance and safety checklists; report any issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Account for all assigned GCFD equipment, including phones, load bars, freezer blankets, roll-off tracks, electric and manual jacks.
• Oversee truck helper on route.
• Replace improperly cared for GCFD equipment.
• Load and off-load freight products manually and with the use of manual and electric pallet jacks and forklift.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• 1-2 Years of Class B vehicle major city driving experience, preferably in the Chicagoland area.
• Valid State of Illinois Commercial Driver’s License with Class B and air-brake endorsement and a clean driving record (MVR).
• Drive manual and automatic transmission CDL-rated trucks up to 36,000 gross vehicle weight.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Air‑brake endorsement required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for coordination with dispatcher, donors, staff, and member agencies.
• Capable of obtaining Food Handling and Sanitation Certificate.
• Ability to perform basic math computations using a calculator.
• Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs and carrying between equipment and vehicles.
• Submit to periodic substance/drug screening based on a random unannounced selection process required by IL DOT.
• Climbing and moving in and out between equipment and vehicles with ease.

• Normal warehouse environment; exposure to inclement driving weather; exposure to refrigerator and freezer environment.
• Evening and weekend hours may be required, contingent upon events.
• Interacts with GCFD staff, donors, member agencies, general public, volunteers, news and public relations and media personnel.
/ul>Seniority level
• Entry level
Employment type
• Temporary
Job function
• Management and Manufacturing
Industries
• Individual and Family Services
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