Dcy Cdl Class A Driver, Yakima

Dcy Cdl Class A Driver
The DCY CDL Class A Driver, contributes to Northwest Harvests mission by providing excellent customer service, transporting product in a safe and timely manner by picking up and dropping off product to additional sites and Food Banks within and throughout Washington while fulfilling assigned routes and time schedules.
This position plays an important role in engaging with surrounding communities throughout Washington State and supporting the Yakima Operations team by acting as an ambassador to the organization's brand and serves as a liaison between the organization and our external stakeholders to ensure deliveries are made with the highest quality by engaging in a courteous manner.
In addition, the ideal candidate in this role engages in cutting hunger rates in half by **** through efficient and timely distribution of healthy and nutritious food to a diverse network of local and rural organizations throughout Washington State communities and will be able to work in a highly relational environment, is open to learning and using compassionate approaches to customer service, and brings a solid focus on advocating for hunger relief, collaboration, teamwork, and serving the organization's mission while actively and collaboratively empowering the lives of Northwest Harvest employees to be challenging and fulfilling.
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation and requires passing a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam and pre-employment drug test as required by federal and/or state department/s of transportation regulations, along with passing a vehicle road test conducted by Northwest Harvest.
Due to the high awareness needed in this role, a constant state of alertness and operating in a consistent safe manner, it is important the CDL Class A Drivers have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Responsibilities
Driving Duties and overall expectations:
Operates commercial motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner
Maintains clean driving record
Immediately reports any traffic violations, accidents or property damage to Warehouse Supervisor
Follows route given and communicates immediately with the Outbound Operations Manger or destination staff if change in schedule becomes necessary
Cooperates with internal and external customers, suppliers and others with honesty, integrity, and respectful manner
Performs daily inspection of vehicle as required by NWH to ensure the vehicle is in safe operating condition
Willingly complies with all regulatory requirements including, state, federal, local laws, organization, and customer statutes or rules
Notifies supervisor when maintenance/repairs are necessary
Always maintains vehicle cleanliness inside and out
Performs minor maintenance of vehicles
Understands and supports Northwest Harvests Mission and Values
Helps to maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse
Performs other duties as requested by supervisor or home warehouse management
Maintains a professional appearance and is easily identifiable as NWH employee by attire worn
Completes accurate, legible daily paperwork as required
Performs quality spot checks of products delivered or picked up
Acts as liaison between the food banks, donors and warehouse staff
Loading and unloading:
Responsible for loading and unloading of vehicle
Operates forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Assists with loading and unloading of other NWH vehicles if available
Warehouse:
Collectively and collaboratively assists with the warehouse team when needed
Performs other duties as assigned by the Distribution Center in Yakima (DCY) Transportation Supervisor, CDL Class-A Driver
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 5 pounds.
The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up 50 pounds.
For any lifting of over 51 pounds, assistance is provided either through an assisted lift or in a team lift environment consistently and repeatedly, with reasonable accommodation when needed.
The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; balance; bend and reach with hands and arms; use feet to operate foot pedal operation; and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to climb ladders, sit, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Equity & Inclusion
Demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency and an understanding of oppression and its impact.
Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding and dismantling institutional racism and building cultural competency.
Relationships
Internal: Frequent contact with all staff.
Communicate daily to ask questions, receive, and provide information, discuss transportation issues, explain or interpret policies and practices, and provide direction and support leaders and staff regarding transportation issues.
External: Frequent contact with all staff.
Communicate daily to ask questions, receive and provide information, discuss transportation issues, explain or interpret policies and practices, and provide direction and support leaders and staff regarding transportation issues.
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of the real-life experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.
Successful completion of a background check is required.
Knowledge of:
Local, state, and federal applicable Department of Transportation regulations
Non-profit organizations and issues related to hunger, poverty, and food justice
General knowledge of basic math skills and demonstrated attention to detail
General knowledge in warehouse operations and how product moves through a warehouse system
Experience in a warehouse atmosphere, including operating warehouse equipment forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment
General knowledge or the willingness to learn new systems such as Microsoft Office applications; Outlook, Teams, Zoom and ability to work effectively with other organizational technology and platforms this includes but is not limited to ADP, SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics, NAV Systems, smart phones
Ability To:
Understand and provide empathy to individuals who have experienced poverty or food insecurity
Demonstrate interest and commitment to supporting equity and inclusion for members of historically marginalized groups, such as (but not limited to): racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ populations, people living with disabilities or chronic illnesses (including substance use), people experiencing homelessness, and people who do not speak English as their primary language
Integrate equity principles and practices into all functions
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
Communicate and listen effectively, and successfully de-escalate potentially volatile situations
Flex communication style to multiple cultural environments
Provide compassionate, trauma-informed customer service in demanding or potentially difficult situations
Builds a high aptitude for developing trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Capable of working unsupervised in a safe and efficient manner
Ability to respond quickly to inquiries and issues; customer service skills are essential
Ability to take initiative and think critically by identifying, analyzing, and solving problems
Ability to clearly communicate information in writing and verbally so others will understand
Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment of change, challenge and multiple deadlines/priorities demonstrating organization, flexibility, efficiency, follow-through, and diplomacy
Ability to work with a wide variety of people both internally and externally, in a skilled, helpful, and positive manner
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet schedules and timelines
Ability to drive in winter conditions over the mountain pass.
Check Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for weather advisories and plan accordingly making sure to abide by chain requirements during winter months
Education and Training:
School Diploma, GED Certification or an equal combination of education and relevant work experience with a personal orientation as a lifelong learner.
Experience:
Minimum two (2) + years' experience in commercial driving, customer service, human services, warehouse environment or food bank environment
Desired Qualifications
Experience in a nonprofit organization is desired but not required
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid Washington State Driver license with fully insurable driving record
Valid Class A driver's license and ability to pass a DOT