Location: Barre, VT

Salary: $53,570 – $58,589 annually

Organization: Vermont Foodbank

Drive With Purpose. Be Home Every Night. Make a Real Impact.

Join the Vermont Foodbank as an Operations Associate – CDL Driver and help bring food, hope and connection to Vermont communities. We’re seeking a dependable, safety-focused driver who wants more than a job — you want a mission.

What you’ll do:

Safely operate Foodbank vehicles across Vermont, local routes, home daily.
Load/unload, distribute food product, work with volunteers + staff to deliver service.
Engage with community members of diverse backgrounds — your role matters.
Support warehouse logistics: product storage, equipment movement, food reclamation.
Collaborate with Warehouse, Facilities and Community Impact teams.

What we’re looking for:

Valid CDL (Class B +) with a clean driving record. (Would consider providing CDL for ideal candidates)
Comfortable with lifting, loading, physical tasks.
Strong communicator, team player, self-motivated and safe.
Passion for community service, willingness to interact respectfully with our clientele.

Compensation & Benefits:

Full-time, in-person role based in Barre, VT.
Salary: $53,570 – $58,589/year.
- Health insurance (100% employer-paid)
- Dental (90% employer-paid)
- Vision, Life Insurance (100% paid)
- Short & Long Term Disability (100% paid)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution after 1 year
- 16 paid holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year’s)
- Vacation + Sick PTO accrual, 5 personal PTO days each year
- Paid Family & Medical Leave, paid bereavement, paid jury duty & civic engagement leave

Why join us?

Because you’ll do work that matters. You’ll be part of a progressive, equity-minded organization dedicated to making sure everyone in Vermont has enough food every day. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — especially those with lived experience of inequity. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and inclusion.

Ready to drive change?

If you’re ready for a meaningful role, apply now. Be the driver who makes a difference — we look forward to hearing from you.

Requirements

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Works cooperatively and be able to communicate with staff and volunteers to support the mission of the Foodbank to meet and sustain Foodbank goals.
Positively contribute to an organizational culture of safe and secure food handling, warehousing and distribution.
The Foodbank relies on volunteers every day to fulfill our mission. All Foodbank employees must support our culture of philanthropy by treating every volunteer with appreciation and respect.
Ensure the proper sanitary and safe warehousing of all products in accordance with Feeding America and Vermont Foodbank guidelines.
Efficiently and safely pick up and deliver products as assigned
Complete appropriate paperwork to maintain accurate inventory.
Assist with warehouse operations as necessary including, but not limited to; picking orders, agency pick-ups, receiving, and sort room activities
Maintain vehicles in a high state of cleanliness.
Maintain a neat personal appearance, professionalism in all interactions with other staff, the public, and the participants the Foodbank serves.
Adhere to policies and procedures in the fleet safety booklet regarding reporting accidents, daily vehicle checks, completing associated paperwork, substance abuse, and more.
Collaborate with warehouse team to determine incoming and outgoing inventory.
Take part during physical inventory.
In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, Vermont Foodbank is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or emergent duties.

Other Functions:

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Attend Organizational learning days and other meetings as appropriate

Skills/Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities an individual needs in order to perform this job successfully.

Education and/or Experience:

Experience in driving large straight/semi-trucks in a food-related industry, preferred.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent skills preferred.
Experience in the use of material handling equipment.
Customer service experience a plus
Valid CDL (Class B +) with a clean driving record. (Would consider providing CDL for ideal candidates)

Other Skills and Abilities:

Flexible hours required.
Organized with an attention to detail
Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 45 pounds.

Language Skills:

Experience communicating effectively with diverse groups of people

Technical/Computer Skills:

Basic telephone & computer skills.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

A valid Driver’s License.
3-year motor vehicle report (MVR) showing a clean driving record.
Satisfactory background check
Valid CDL (Class B +) with a clean driving record. (Would consider providing CDL for ideal candidates)

Degree/ Education

Experience in driving large straight/semi-trucks in a food-related industry, material handling equipment, Customer service, or related experience preferred.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent skills required.

Organizational impact

Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job.

Vermont Foodbank

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