Class A Truck Driver​/Local

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.

* 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.

* 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