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Apply to join the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank family! We’re looking for highly motivated, compassionate individuals to help us end hunger in our region. The Food Bank offers a welcoming, inclusive culture that prioritizes the personal and professional growth of each employee.
Unless otherwise directed below, to be considered, please apply to our jobs directly through LinkedIn or Indeed, OR send a cover letter and resume to humanresources@brafb.org or to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 937, Verona, VA 24482. Positions will be open until filled.
CDL Class A Driver
Verona, Va.
Do you want to be a part of a highly collaborative and dedicated operations team at one of the most respected charities in the area?
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is seeking a full-time CDL Class A Driver for our Verona, VA warehouse. The CDL Driver plays a key role in supporting the Food Bank’s mission by ensuring the safe pick-up and delivery of products to and from our main warehouse to other warehouse branches, and partner agencies.
This position includes loading and unloading products, verifying quality and quantity, maintaining food safety standards, conducting vehicle safety checks, maintaining accurate records, and supporting warehouse operations as needed. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys driving, warehouse operations, and making a direct impact in the community.
Required Job Qualifications:
- CDL Class A license with a safe driving record and experience driving a tractor-trailer
- Minimum two years CDL driving experience
- Proficiency and experience in a warehouse environment, including safe operation of forklifts and pallet jacks
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally in a safe manner
- Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to work cooperatively with staff and volunteers, as well as independently
- Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain compliance with Food Bank and DOT regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in food distribution environment
Benefits & Work Schedule:
- Full-time position with excellent benefits, generous PTO, and eligibility for 12 paid holidays
- Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. with occasional evening hours (11 a.m.-7 p.m.) and minimal overtime as needed
- All routes are in-state, allowing CDL drivers to return home at the end of each workday.
To be considered: send a completed resume or application with a copy of DMV driver’s transcript to humanresources@brafb.org or mail to BRAFB, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 937, Verona, 24482. The position will be open until filled.
Warehouse Assistant
Verona, Va.
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in supporting your community? Come join a highly collaborative and talented team at one of the most respected charities in the area. Bring your strong communication skills, attention to detail, and customer service mindset to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank as our next Warehouse Assistant.
As a Warehouse Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Food Bank’s mission by ensuring the smooth receiving, storage, and distribution of food products. This position includes packing orders, unloading deliveries, re-packing food products, operating warehouse equipment safely, and general maintenance and clean-up. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys teamwork, problem-solving, and making a direct impact on the communities we serve.
Required Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Minimum six months warehouse or distribution experience, including order selection duties.
- At least six months’ experience safely operating motorized equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and stand-up riders.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally in a safe and proper manner.
- Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with volunteers, staff, and community partners.
- Ability to work cooperatively with volunteers and staff, pay close attention to detail, and work independently.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new data applications.
- Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record required.
Benefits & Work Schedule:
- Full-time on-site position with excellent benefits, generous PTO, and eligibility for 12 paid holidays
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
To be considered: send a completed resume or application with a copy of DMV driver’s transcript to humanresources@brafb.org or mail to BRAFB, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 937, Verona, 24482. The position will be open until filled.
Our Culture and Values
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is a mission-driven organization that is committed to improving food security through equitable access to good nutrition and the resources that support health and well-being. But we can’t do this work alone. With the support of a diverse and engaged workforce, we can sculpt a strong, innovative, and sustainable future for our organization and increased food access for the neighbors we serve. Our values are diversity, accountability, respect, equity, and service.
The Food Bank is committed to the diversity of our staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Although we’re spread out across the region, our Blue Ridge Area Food Bank family loves to get together a few times a year through our staff retreats and events.
Our Benefits
Our employees love working at the Food Bank, not only because they support a cause that matters to them, but also because of our generous benefits package. It includes comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off. Our benefits include:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) and employer match
Employer paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave
Generous paid time off
12 federal holidays and a floating holiday
Paid time off to volunteer
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Our Work
Together with our network of nearly 400 food pantries and programs, the Food Bank serves guests experiencing hunger across 25 counties and 8 cities on either side of the Blue Ridge. The Food Bank operates out of distribution centers located in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Winchester and Verona (our headquarters). For more on what we do and how we work, we recommend:
Reading our blogs and articles
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Join us! Together, we set a place at the table for everyone.
