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Box Truck Drivers - 2 Needed - Short-term

Akron, OH 44307

Posted: 11/17/2025 Employment Type: Temporary or Project Work Job Category: Driving/Transportation/Logistics Job Number: 21 - 178077 lm Pay Rate: $20/hr

Job Description

 

We are seeking 2 individuals who can drive a 26" box truck to distribute food throughout the eight counties of the Akron/Canton Foodbank region. This is a short-term assignment until the end of the year, and you will work Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Job Duties:

  • Assist in loading or reloading daily orders
  • Verify accuracy of case counts, record shortages, overages, and/or product damages on invoices
  • Notify partners of your estimated time of arrival and maintain communication regarding delays
  • Load and off-load products, supplies and/or equipment using a power lift gate, dolly, or pallet jack
  • Maintain accurate records of vehicle operation and maintenance on a daily basis
  • Maintain a clean and operable vehicles, complete pre and post vehicle inspection, record conditions on inspection report, and turn in report at the end of each day
  • Ensure complete compliance with all local, state, and federal motor vehicle regulations, and compliance with Foodbank and AIB Standards

 

 

 

Job Requirements

 

Job Qualifications:

  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have at least 2 years professional truck driving experience, preferably in a grocery or food-related environment which includes sales and customer relations
  • Must have a valid driver's license with no moving violations
  • Must have the ability to operate standard warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks, lift gates, reefer units, etc.
  • Must be able to write reports and maintain accurate record transactions legibility in proper format 
  • Must lift or carry items weighting up to 50 pounds frequently and work inside freezers and coolers
  • The ability to work well with other staff members and representatives and speak to customers with poise and confidence is required
  • Must be an enthusiastic professional with a high level of customer orientation and relationship building skills
  • Must be able to follow all standards operating procedures, safety regulations, and employee handbook

Only those candidates that can pass a background, BMV check, and drug screen will be considered.

Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. To apply for this Box Truck Driver position, please submit your resume to independence@areatemps.com, call (216) 575-7145, or TEXT “your name & 178077” to (216) 458-1784. 

Additional Information

For over 35 years, Area Temps has been committed to providing Northeast Ohio companies with office staffing services, technical, skilled trades, industrial and professional staffing solutions.  We measure our success by the thousands of people who have accepted permanent positions with our client companies, either through a direct hire or after successfully completing an initial temporary assignment.

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With almost 40 years experience in Greater Cleveland and thousands of people employed successfully each year, Area Temps still believes that the best way to serve both our employees and our customers is through personal service. When you apply online, we'll review your work skills and location preferences within 24 hours. Qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview, and our personnel supervisors will work with you to find the perfect assignment.

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