CDL Class A

Join our team and become a part of something bigger – a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey is more than just a food bank – we champion healthier lifestyles and positively impact social and economic change. Together we can create a stronger, more resilient New Jersey for everyone! 

As a CDL Class A Driver, you will travel throughout our New Jersey service area picking up food donations from retail stores and food distributors and/or making food deliveries to network partners and communities. You will drive safely and defensively, maintain equipment function, and observe all CFBNJ and DOT required safety policies, laws and practices.  

What you’ll do in your role:   

• Physically touch freight to organize trailer of food throughout the day. Actively and consistently lifts 50+ pounds of freight (typically boxes of food) at stops throughout day. This is not dock-to-dock sitting-only driving work
• Maintain records required for compliance with state and federal regulations
• Keep record of time, mileage, pallets shipped and received, any mechanical problems and general remarks

Why you’ll love working at CFBNJ: 

• Opportunity for Impact: At CFBNJ, your work drives meaningful changes. Just last year, we provided over 90 million meals and 35 million pounds of fresh produce to our neighbors in need.
• Wellness that Works for You: Rooted in our culture of caring, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, generous sick/personal time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization-wide engagement days for rest and reflection.
• Professional Development: Grow your career through our Learning Lab, with access to workshops, online courses, and book resources. We also offer tuition assistance and certificate reimbursement for job-related training to support continuous growth.
• Recognition and Belonging: We celebrate great work and grow inspiration with Bonusly, our peer-recognition platform, and foster community through employee resource groups to create space to uplift voices and strength connections
• Retirement Planning: Plan confidently for your future in our 401(k) program, including a 4% company match after one year of service.

What you’ll need to be successful in this role:   

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional driving experience operating a Commercial Motor Vehicle required
• Current and valid CDL Driver's License, DOT Medical Card required
• Ability to perform for heavy labor work with customer service orientation, compassionate & professional demeanor, exceptional attention to detail  
• Forklift experience preferred
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and to achieve distribution goals of CFBNJ

 The hourly range for this position is $24.00-$32.47. The final rate may be influenced by factors such as the position's scope and responsibilities, work experience, training, job-related skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

CFBNJ is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, pregnancy or breastfeeding, disability, being a victim of domestic violence, status in the uniformed services of the United States (including veteran status), justice involved, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.