Class A Truck Driver

About Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley

Founded in 1974, Second Harvest is one of the largest food banks in the nation and a trusted nonprofit leader in ending local hunger. The organization distributes nutritious groceries through a network of more than 300 partners at drive‑thru and walk‑up sites across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Due to the prohibitively expensive cost of living in Silicon Valley and the economic downturn caused by the COVID‑19 pandemic, hunger is at an all‑time high.

Second Harvest is now serving an average of 500,000 people every month, twice as many people as it reached pre‑pandemic. Second Harvest also connects people to federal nutrition programs and other food resources, and advocates for anti‑hunger policies on the local, state and national levels.
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Collect and deliver fresh, frozen and processed food products in and out of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Interact with suppliers, clients and volunteers with professionalism and courtesy, treating all constituents with dignity and respect. Serve as a positive representative of the Food Bank in helping achieve the organization’s mission.

• You are passionate about ending hunger.
• You are a top qualified Class A driver.
• You are looking to work in a strong team environment.
• You are looking for a fast‑paced environment.

• Timely and professional execution of product donation pick‑ups and deliveries.
• Deliver food to Brown Bag, Family Harvest and other agency sites in a timely, accurate and courteous manner.
• Work with volunteers who assist in donor pick‑ups and deliveries.
• Maintain rapport with donors and their employees to foster continued support and a professional working relationship. When working on their premises, abide by donors’ personnel and food safety policies.
• Maintain all current licenses, certifications and medical cards in accordance with Second Harvest and State mandated requirements.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading and warehousing of product as defined by SHFB policies and procedures.
• Complete accurate and timely equipment maintenance and safety reports, and driver logs. Report any and all equipment safety problems immediately.
• Perform cleaning of vehicle(s) and equipment.
• Inspect and secure product donations to assure compliance with food safety and vehicle sanitation policies.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle operation for Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) inspection on a daily basis.
• Perform duties in accordance with Second Harvest Food Bank’s personnel and food safety policies.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks in accordance with SHFB policies and OSHA regulations.
• Assist other Operations staff with their responsibilities, as directed by the Transportation or other Operations’ Supervisors or Managers.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly and sanitary warehouse.
• Participate as a “second responder” in the event of a community emergency or disaster, when requested by management.

• Minimum of two (2) years professional truck driving experience, preferably in a food or food‑related environment.
• Possession of a valid California Class A driver’s license, current DMV printout with no moving violations, and forklift certification.
• Proven ability to drive a tractor‑trailer, bobtail trucks, operate standard warehouse equipment and inspect vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate all types of warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts and dock levelers.
• Proven ability to work steadily and independently with minimum supervision and to follow standardized written procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Manual handling: ability to lift or carry items weighing 20–50 lb frequently; up to 2/3 of the time walk, sit, squat, bend and twist, reach at various heights; up to 1/3 of the time push or pull large, heavy objects in confined spaces; work in freezers and coolers at –10 °F to 38 °F.
• Good interpersonal skills to relate well with donors and agency representatives.
• Familiarity with the Bay Area.

Senior Transportation Manager

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley – Home terminals in San Jose/San Carlos. Coverage area includes Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, possibly requiring routes out of county. This is an onsite position. A remote work site must be within driving distance of one of Second Harvest’s locations in California.

Full‑time, Non‑Exempt, 40 hours/week, with some evening and weekend work as necessary.

Starting wage: $35.01 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience. Health benefits (generous), 4–5 weeks of Flexible Time Off, eleven paid holidays, retirement plan.

Second Harvest is committed to being an equal opportunity employer; under‑represented groups are encouraged to apply.