Driver CDL - A

The Food Bank of South Jersey believes that no one should go to bed hungry. Since 1985, it has served the children, families, and seniors of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties by distributing safe and healthy food, providing nutrition education and cooking courses, and developing sustainable pathways for neighbors to improve their lives. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and member of Feeding America, FBSJ distributed nearly 18 million meals in 2023, through direct distributions and its network of more than 200 partner agencies.

To learn more about how you can become a valued part of the FBSJ team, dedicated to building community awareness and creating an efficient emergency food distribution network to eliminate hunger, visit

Job Title: Driver, CDL-A

Department: Operations

Reports to: Manager, Operations

Job Family: Individual Contributor

Hourly Rate: $25.00

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt (37.5 hours per week)

Date Revised: February 2025

Summary of Position :

The CDL-A Driver is responsible to deliver and to pick up food to ensure successful continuation of the food supply chain activities of the Food Bank of South Jersey.

Position Responsibilities :

• Stage orders for delivery at designated locations.
• Contribute with other staff members to maintain the orderliness of all locations where product is stored and stages
• Offload product in a safe manner.
• Identify spoiled product and notify management at pickup location
• At the end of the shift, communicate the work completed (and not completed)
• Engage with all levels of FB staff
• Operate forklift when assigned
• Operate other FB equipment as assigned
• Immediately report performance issues observed/experienced with any type of FB vehicle or truck
• Immediately report any deficiency that prevents safe utilization of the CDL or regular driver’s license when applicable.
• Assist with duties of order puller as required in order to fulfill the plan of the day (POD)
• Responsibilities include assisting with the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility and vehicles as directed by management.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education :

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience and Skills :

• At least five (5) years of CDL-A driving experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid CDL-A
• Eligible for forklift certification
• Able to successfully complete and achieve passing grades for required food safety training
• Communicate effectively utilizing emails.
• Able to read and comprehend printed fulfillment documents

Technical Competencies Specific to this Role:

1. Ability to Operate Pallet Jacks
2. Basic Computer Navigation Skills
3. Record keeping
4. Training and Development skills
5. Working Knowledge of and the Ability to Maintain and Troubleshoot Systems in a WHSE/Office

Behavioral Competencies for Individual Contributor:

1. Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, cost-effective results. ​
2. Collaboration: Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, teams, organizations, and others to meet mutual goals and objectives. Behaves professionally and is inclusive of individuals from a variety of backgrounds.​
3. Communication : Conveys and receives information and ideas through various media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed appropriately; demonstrates good written, oral, and listening skills.​
4. Empathy: Seeks to understand and respect others’ perspectives and emotions. Demonstrates an active interest in seeing things from different points of view and approaches situations with compassion.
5. Integrity: Demonstrates honesty; keeps commitments; behaves consistently.

We believe in pay transparency and fostering an environment of fairness. The hourly rate for this position begins at $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our approach to compensation is rooted in valuing the expertise and contributions of all our team members.

The Food Bank of South Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment – including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge – will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We believe and support the safety and security of all of our volunteers and our employees. Background checks and drug screening will be completed for final candidates.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

The Food Bank of South Jersey offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees and their families including medical, prescription, dental, vision and company paid life insurance coverage. Employees can participate in our 401K retirement savings plan. FBSJ offers a generous paid time off plan in addition to paid holidays, birthday pay and floating holiday pay. Employees enjoy tuition reimbursement benefits along with professional development opportunities.