Distribution Center Driver
Company: Feeding Westchester Inc.
Location: Elmsford
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description THE ORGANIZATION Feeding
Westchester is looking for people with the passion, courage, and
creativity to create meaningful change in the lives of others. As a
member of the Feeding America network of food banks and Westchester
County’s leading hunger-relief organization, we serve all of
Westchester County through a network of 175 hunger-relief partners.
With a mission to nourish our neighbors in the fight against hunger
, we source and distribute good, nutritious food and other
resources to wherever they are needed most. In fiscal year 2025,
Feeding Westchester provided more than 21 million pounds of food ,
equivalent to more than 17 million meals , through soup kitchens,
food pantries, schools, shelters, residential programs, and mobile
distributions—serving an average of 235,000 neighbor visits each
month. A 4-star Charity Navigator organization, Feeding Westchester
is committed to creating a community where all people have access
to the food they need today, and the fundamental resources to build
a better tomorrow. THE OPPORTUNITY Feeding Westchester is thrilled
to offer an exceptional opportunity for a dependable,
customer-centric, adaptable, and mission-driven Distribution Center
Driver. Our ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring
the smooth execution of pick-ups and deliveries, both scheduled and
unscheduled, across various locations throughout Westchester
County. The driver should have thorough understanding of New York
State and Westchester County driving regulations, as well as an
exemplary driving history. The Driver will work closely with our
dedicated team to ensure the safe and successful delivery of food,
maintaining strong partnerships, fostering client relationships,
supporting local agencies, and helping our neighbors in need. This
collective effort is crucial to fulfilling Feeding Westchester's
commitment to making a positive impact in the community. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Transportation Pick-up and delivery
of various types of food and product to member agency sites or from
local donors within Westchester County. Promptly and safely load
and unload trucks on location and on-site deliveries. Operate
vehicles/equipment as necessary to complete delivery mission (such
as box trucks, vans, and vehicles requiring a CDL license when
applicable). Timely and professional execution of product donation
pick-ups and deliveries for the Food Bank for Westchester. Maintain
rapport with donors and/or their employees to foster continued
support and a professional working relationship. Deliver food to
locations in a timely, accurate and courteous manner. Inspect
product donations to assure that safety and sanitation standards
are met. Work with volunteers who assist in donor pick-ups and
deliveries. Equipment Maintenance Maintain daily trip and equipment
logs which ensure a safe and sanitary vehicle at all times.
Responsible for keeping accurate daily records and receipts of the
amount and type of food picked up at each donor location or dropped
off at each anti-hunger program. Responsible for inspecting food
items at each site to ensure viability and safety. Adhere to daily,
weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules. Assist in maintaining an
orderly and sanitary warehouse. Perform all maintenance checks
required for each vehicle operated and report conditions to
Distribution Logistics Supervisor. Ensure general maintenance is
performed to vans, box trucks and associated equipment, and ensure
maintenance logs are prepared and filled out accurately. Maintain
and ensure accuracy of truck, off road diesel, and fuel logs.
Record fuel usage and off road diesel usage as well as miles/time
data as required by food bank and other regulatory entities. Follow
up on repair requests to ensure completion of repairs. Verify
(check off) all required items. Perform cleaning and light
maintenance of vehicle(s) and equipment, reporting problems
immediately. Complete and perform accurate follow-through on
documentation for shipping, receiving, unloading and warehousing of
product, as defined by the Feeding Westchester policies and
procedures. Maintain all current licenses, certifications and
medical cards in accordance/compliance with the Food Bank, State
and Federal mandated requirements. Provide needed facility
maintenance per supervisor's request. Distribution Center Assist
with receiving deliveries, off-loading, inspecting, counting,
storing properly, and receipting. Assist with selecting food orders
for delivery or pick up. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Required
Education/Experience: Graduation from a standard senior high school
or equivalent. Minimum of three (3) years related experience in a
warehouse, retail, wholesale, or food service setting. Demonstrated
interest in hunger or related social issues. Proven success in
building effective working partnerships. Maintain a valid NYS
driver's license with a clean driving record. R equired
Knowledge/Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication
skills. Must be proficient in latest software and technology. The
ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
with minimal supervision. Extremely organized, detail oriented and
able to keep accurate records for tracking and reporting. Problem
solving to identify solutions and meet and enhance organizational
mission. Maintain valid food safety certification (Feeding
Westchester class available). Maintain valid forklift certification
(Feeding Westchester class available). Physical Requirements
Ability to drive 26 ft. truck or van in all weather conditions.
Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, pallet jack,
metal carts, etc. Ability to maneuver heavy loads (50 to 2,000
pounds) on a pallet jack on and off truck ramp. Ability to climb
ladders and carry up to 70 pounds up and down. Ability to pack,
unpack and put away various materials. Prolonged standing, walking
and bending in addition to sitting in front of a computer. Ability
to give regular communications in person, writing, by email and by
telephone. Ability to travel independently in the daytime and
evening to regional and national destinations. Ability to load and
unload pallets and carts in all outdoors weather conditions.
Ability to access all work sites of the agency. Ability to work in
below 0°ree;F temperatures for short periods of time.
Working Conditions Working inside a warehouse environment. Working
outside in all weather conditions in all Westchester communities.
Travel throughout the Feeding Westchester service area. Ability to
work irregular or extended hours. Working in commercial
freezer/cooler ranging from -10°ree;F to 45°ree;F.
The purpose of this job description is to provide an overview of
the scope of the position. This is not a comprehensive list of
duties/responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be
assigned. ABOUT US Feeding Westchester provides a competitive
benefits package including paid time off, Medical/Dental/Vision
coverages, 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer
contribution, company-paid Life and LTD insurances, an Employee
Assistance Program (EAP), and other ancillary benefits . Feeding
Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or
the provision of services or any other category protected by law.
Feeding Westchester is committed to continually working to ensure
we have an equitable and inclusive environment in place to support
our diverse team. We strive to create professional growth paths for
all who want them and a just culture that will support both
internal collaboration and the work we do for our local community.
The purpose of this job description is to provide an overview of
the scope of the position. This is not a comprehensive list of
duties/responsibilities. Other duties and responsibilities may be
assigned. SALARY: $25/hr
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