Truck Driver Job in Chicago, Illinois

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: General Description: Operates a commercial motor vehicle to pick up and deliver products donated to GCFD within the Chicagoland area. Provide highest level of customer service to donors and member agencies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: GENERAL • Operate a commercial motor vehicle to pickup and deliver products donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository 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. Communicate information regarding donation volume, quality or changes in truck route, and unnecessary waiting times to the dispatcher. • Maintain cleanliness of assigned motor vehicles; ensure that all pre-trip and post-trip vehicle maintenance and safety checklists are completed daily. Report any issues to the supervisor immediately. • Maintain, and account for all assigned GCFD equipment, such as, phones, load bars, freezer blankets, roll-off tracks, electric and manual jacks, etc. • Oversee truck helper on route • Replacing improperly cared for GCFD equipment. • Load and off-load freight products manually and with use of manual and electric pallet jacks and forklift • Other responsibilities as assigned.