CDL Truck Driver - Commercial Driving

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of product in truck - CDL Class A with manual transmission required.
• Operation of truck to deliver and pick up loads as requested by shipping and receiving department in a safe, efficient, timely, and legal manner.
• Daily truck and trailer inspections prior to use.
• Observe and report equipment or mechanical failures immediately.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and electronic logs in order to maintain accurate records for all trips required under state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain expense log with all receipts.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance, including keeping the tractor clean.
  Communicate with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Provide support to plant operations as needed.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• High School Diploma or GED
• Commercial Driver License in good standing
• One year over the road experience
• Knowledge of all applicable DOT and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

• Frequently (more than 25% of time) required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders, climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch. Lift, carry and/or move items up to 100 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently exposed to a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Frequently (more than 25% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise.
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts.
• Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net, and food safety-related items, is required.
• Available for occasional overnight trips and have the ability to remain alert while driving for periods of time up to 11 hours.

Benefits

• Employee-Owned
• Weekly Pay
• Advancement Opportunities
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)