Company description
Vermont Foodbank is the state’s largest hunger-relief organization and only food bank, providing nourishing food through a network of more than 300 community partners – food shelves, meal sites, senior centers, after-school programs, schools, and hospitals.
Vermont Foodbank, a member of Feeding America, provides about 12 million pounds of food annually to people throughout Vermont.
Job description
Operations Associate- Driver
Location: Barre, VT
Salary: $53,570 – $58,589 annually (starting at lower end)
Organization: Vermont Foodbank
Drive With Purpose.
Be Home Every Night. Make a Real Impact. Join the Vermont Foodbank as an Operations Associate – 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:
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.
Willingness/ability to get Commercial Driver’s License within 3-6 months of hire date. Costs of driving school would be covered by the Vermont Foodbank.
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.
- Insure 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 related assignments as necessary 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
- CDL must be obtained within 3–6 months of hire. Costs of driving school to be covered by the Vermont Foodbank.
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)
- Satisfactory background check
- CDL must be obtained within 3–6 months of hire date. Costs of driving school to be covered by the Vermont Foodbank.
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.
Compensation
this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $25.72 - $27.72
Application instructions
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Deadline
February 01, 2026