Job summary
Safely transport goods to stores and customers of the distribution trucking companyPerform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal lawsDemonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• 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
Requirements
• 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
