About this role
Safely transport goods to stores and customers of the distribution trucking company. Perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
• Drive truck to deliver goods to stores and other customers. • Adhere to all federal, state, corporate and departmental safety standards. • Inspect truck for defects before, during and after trips; submits report indicating truck condition. • Check refrigeration trailer for malfunctions. • Weigh load. • Unload merchandise at store. • Pick up goods at vendor locations (backhauls) and verifies products and quantities as loaded. • Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends on a regular basis • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. • Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs
• Minimum 21 years of age • Ability to travel independently • Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations • Commitment to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important and appreciated • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. • Valid Commercial Class A CDL driver’s license. • Must meet all Federal Department of Transportation physical requirements of a Class A CDL driver. • Familiarity with trucking terms and processes. • Ability to back 53’ trailers safely in to store docks or vendor locations. • Ability to operate the following special equipment, machinery and/or special tools: over-the –road tractors, refrigeration units, and dollies, electric or manual pallet jacks • 1 year’s active driving experience with one year’s doubles experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Previous Job Experience:
• One year Tractor / Trailer driving experience
We continuously accept applications for roles like the one posted. Our team regularly reviews submissions and will contact applicants should a position become available that aligns with the applicant’s qualifications and our organizational priorities.