Govt. ACFS - Advanced Truck Driver - Open Until Filled

About the position

The Advanced Truck Driver, under the supervision of the Program Director (USDA), is responsible for the transportation of all USDA and Department of Defense (D.O.D.) food to the Sault Tribe's food distribution sites in a 15-county service area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for training the USDA Truck Drivers on daily routines and entering client data into the IFMS (Integrated Food Management System).
• Delivers food to tailgate distribution sites monthly at numerous sites in the Upper Peninsula and parts of lower Michigan.
• Delivers food to homebound clients.
• Distributes and assists Tribal clients with their food orders.
• Gives out applications to homebound and tailgate clients.
• Schedules clients for home deliveries, tailgates, and store appointments.
• Assists clients with shopping in-store.
• Shops and boxes of food for home deliveries.
• Upkeeps and schedules maintenance of delivery vehicles.
• Maintains and sanitizes warehouse work areas, coolers, and dry storage facilities by performing light janitorial work, i.e. sweeping, mopping, dusting, and cleaning.
• Loads, unloads, and inventories all USDA and FDPIR food products.
• Stocks store shelves.
• Keeps a log of spoiled and/or food.
• Takes temperatures on all refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Assists in monthly warehouse inventory.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• A current CDL Class A or Class B with Airbrake Endorsement is required.
• Knowledge of State Certification for Distribution Trucks and Equipment is required.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience required in addition to above stated education and license.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
• Must comply with annual driver's license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
• Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check.
• Must maintain a good moral character standing.
• Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of tribal communities in a 15-county service area is preferred.
• Knowledge of warehouse functions according to USDA and FDPIR regulations is preferred.
• Knowledge of local vehicle and warehouse equipment repair firms is preferred.
• Native American preferred.