Operations Associate-CDL Driver

Operations Associate – CDL Driver (Full-Time, Barre VT)

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.

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 

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.

Management Scope

• Work is closely managed. May supervise intern, fellows, or seasonal staff