Truck Driver Job in Waltham, Massachusetts

Drivers assist in the fulfillment of the mission to rescue surplus farm crops for people in need. Drivers facilitate the flow of produce from farms to recipient agencies throughout the region, thus building a reliable supply chain of agricultural surplus to regional hunger relief food agencies. Candidates for this position should be able to demonstrate a very high degree of accountability, required to provide excellent customer service and outcomes to our partner farms, recipient agencies, volunteers, donor base, and our primary beneficiaries – food insecure people in eastern MA. Preferred Qualifications and Experience: • Food handling experience is strongly preferred. • Experience driving heavily loaded box trucks in urban and rural environments is strongly preferred. • CDL- Class A license preferred. • Experience operating manual and electric pallet jacks and forklifts is a plus (training is provided). • Customer service or similar experience is preferred. • Detail-oriented with excellent record keeping and planning skills. • Good humor, an ability to think on your feet, and an easy but focused work style. • Bachelor’s degree preferred. Job Requirements: • Must be reliable, committed, and efficient at completing job requirements. • Must be effective in communicating with other program staff and organization stakeholders including farmers and partner agencies. • Must be a responsible driver with minimum of 6 years driving experience, valid US drivers license, and capable of passing DOT physical. • Must have ability and desire to relate to and work with various socio-economic and cultural groups, and unique personalities. • Must have a high attention to detail (produce quality and record-keeping). • Must be able to repeatedly lift 60 pounds in various conditions. This position is physically demanding and requires an aptitude for manual labor. • Ability to relate to farmers respectfully and knowledgeably. • Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge (change tire, top-off fluids). • Reliable transportation to office location. • Personal alignment and commitment to the mission of the organization. • Basic technology skills – computer and smart phone competency. Applying: If you are interested in helping us supply fresh local produce to people facing food insecurity in eastern Massachusetts, please consider applying. After reviewing the full job descriptions through the link below, interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter according to the instructions on our website. https://....org Job Type: Full-time