Come Work for a Wonderful Non-Profit Company in Central Pennsylvania!

We are looking for an experienced full-time Operations Manager/CDL Class A Driver to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (CPFB) warehouse operations, including storage, general maintenance, and cleanliness of the warehouse and equipment. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant facility while managing inventory through computer software, handling documentation, preparing and submitting departmental budgets, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

As part of the management team dedicated to addressing food insecurity, the Operations Manager/CDL Class A Driver is also responsible for delivering food to partner agencies and picking up donations from donors. This position builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal coworkers, external member agencies, donors, and suppliers. Additionally, the Operations Manager/CDL Class A Driver ensures compliance with CPFB procedures and regulations related to sanitation, storage, USDA guidelines, and safety. This role requires adherence to all U.S. Department of Transportation and Safety regulations. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts as needed.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:

Hunger disproportionately harms neighbors and communities that have been systemically marginalized. As we work toward a future where no one in central Pennsylvania lives with hunger, we must also work against racism and other systemic obstacles that prevent people from thriving. We will listen to and learn from members of historically under-represented groups. We will value their lived expertise and experiences as we shape our charitable food network to equitably meet the needs of our neighbors. We will ensure that our diverse community is reflected in our board of directors, management, staff, volunteers, partner organizations, and donors in a manner that upholds equity, inclusion, and belonging. 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Company Paid Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability

• 401k

• Paid Time Off

• 13 Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

Job Accountabilities:

•Promote safety and productivity guidelines to reinforce and recognize good work habits, identify training needs, or initiate corrective action for warehouse team members.

•Ensure regulatory compliance in accordance with Feeding America, OSHA, and USDA standards.

•Participate in all site inspections conducted by various regulatory authorities and make appropriate corrections.

•Manage vendor contracts for facility repairs, maintenance, and cleaning services.

•Conduct routine facility inspections and address any deficiencies promptly.

•Supervise and coordinate the repair and maintenance of all CPFB’s trailers, trucks and other CPFB owned vehicles.

•Collaborate with the Inventory Control Manager on all inventory control activities to include daily cycle counts and physical inventory counts.

•Report discrepancies, damages, or shortages to the Inventory Control Manager.

•Implement and maintain logistics software and tracking systems to enhance visibility and reporting.

•Ability to deliver, pick up, and unload items as assigned and abide by all weight restrictions of various vehicles.

•Assist in the coordination of food deliveries to agencies, including developing and maintaining the daily, weekly, and monthly delivery schedules.

•Coordinate food deliveries to agencies by assuring the correct number of trucks and drivers are assigned to haul the poundage to be delivered and coordinate appropriate backhauls to optimize operating efficiency.

•Maintain a current listing of the Fresh Express site information for delivery purposes and coordinate the annual delivery calendar with Agency Services, and the Senior Programs Manager regarding the Commodity Supplemental Food Program boxes.

•Adhere to the CPFB regulation of no mobile phone use while operating an organizational vehicle. If the CDL driver needs to use a mobile phone, they must pull off to a safe location to make or respond to requests, texts, or emails unless an appropriate Bluetooth or similar device is being utilized for mobile calls.

•Maintain proper fuel, DEF, and fluids as necessary to operate the vehicle safely. Operate all vehicles in a safe manner and in compliance with all U.S. Department of Transportation requirements, including maintaining appropriate load securement with each delivery and backhaul. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Other Duties:

•In instances of a federal, state or locally declared emergency, CPFB is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called into perform regular or emergent duties.

•This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience:

Education:

•A high school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

•5 years management experience with logistics coordination and fleet management. Knowledge of safety regulations related to transportation and warehouse operations.

•Minimum of 5 years of driving experience.

•Combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and skills for the position.

•Prior experience working with volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•Passionate about working for an organization that values and promotes equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). Willing to embrace the food bank’s EDIB journey.

•Passion for the CPFBs mission and core values.

•Ability to understand and work with the diverse dynamics of a non-profit as well as multi-cultural populations.

•Must be friendly, outgoing, positive attitude and comfortable speaking to people.

•Ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service, professional etiquette, and personal boundaries.

•Must have professional demeanor with the ability to work cooperatively across all levels of the organization.

•Ability to work well with many different personality types.

•Ability to be even temperament, does not fluster easily.

•Ability to adapt to change.

•Must be reliable, with high integrity and strong work ethic.

•Ability to handle a fast-paced environment.

•Ability to work as part of a high-performance team and be a strong team player.

•Must be detail oriented with the ability to work independently, plan, prioritize, take initiative, resolve problems, meet deadlines and multi-task.

•Demonstrated knowledge of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s standards for commercial driving.

•Ability to split time between warehouse, driving, and administrative tasks.

•Ability to read a map, follow GPS or instructions while navigating to various locations within the CPFB territory.

•Ability to attend departmental and all staff meetings as directed, staying informed of ongoing changes in department and overall organization.

•Actively attend manager’s meetings and participate in the CPFB management team.

•Participate in internal committees and working groups as required.

•Active Safety Committee member.

•Knowledge of organization’s computer software and systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, department-specific software systems, telecommunications, and internet applications.

•Exhibit strong verbal, written, analytical, presentation, planning, time management and organizational skills. Ability to write, edit and proofread correspondence and presentation materials for accuracy and style.

Physical Requirements or Licenses:

•A valid commercial driver’s license with history of a good and safe driving record and U.S. Department of Transportation medical card with the proven ability to drive.

•Must have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) A Class A CDL permits you to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more. It also allows you to haul a trailer that weighs more than 10,000 pounds.

•Must be able to maintain a U.S. Department of Transportation physical.

•Pre-employment drug screening and post-accident drug screening.

•Ability to drive in traffic, and throughout the community.

•Must be able to use an electric pallet jack and forklift and become certified if not currently.

•Conditions may include working outside in inclement weather, working closely with others, working alone, and working protracted or irregular hours.

•Up to 2/3 of the time: walk, sit, squat, bend and twist, reach at various heights above and below shoulder level.

•Up to 1/2 of the time: push or pull; lift or carry large, heavy, awkward objects while maneuvering in a confined space, e.g., narrow aisles, high density storage areas, inside of a truck box, etc., ascend or descend flights of stairs; climb in or out of trucks, docks, and/or forklifts.

•Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

•Must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

•Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

•Work inside freezers and coolers with a temperature of -10 °F to 38 °F.

•The work environment is typically moderate.

Position Demand Profile:

Base Physical Demands

Job Demand Tasks

Duration HRS/SHIFT

Sitting/Driving

up to 8 hours

Standing

up to 8 hours

Walking

up to 8 hours

Climbing

1-2 hours

Bending

up to 8 hours

Squatting

up to 8 hours

Pivoting Feet

up to 8 hours

Pushing/Pulling

up to 8 hours

Reach Above Shoulder

up to 8 hours

Reach At Shoulder

up to 8 hours

Reach Below Shoulder

up to 8 hours

Life/Carry/Lower

0-15 lbs.

up to 8 hours

15-30 lbs.

up to 8 hours

30-50 lbs.

up to 8 hours

50-75 lbs.

2-4 hours

75-100 lbs.

< 1 hour

Simple Grasping

up to 8 hours

Firm Grasping

up to 8 hours

Equipment Operated

up to 8 hours

Physical Exposure

Temperature

8 hours

Ambient Pennsylvania temperatures

Humidity

8 hours

Ambient Pennsylvania humidity

Noise/Vibration

8 hours

Truck, pallet jack and forklift

The selected applicant will join a collaborative, values-driven, dynamic team that derives joy from the work and is passionate about resourcing the work to end hunger and its root causes.

The Food Bank’s work culture is progressive, forward thinking, and equity minded. Staff have the opportunity to fully develop their potential in a variety of ways. As organizational leaders, in shaping programs and advocacy efforts and in working towards a future where no one should be hungry.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by February 21, 2025 to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Department of Human Resources, 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109, or email hrdepartment@centralpafoodbank.org.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and seek to bring our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion to our hiring process. Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity.