Truck Driver

The Truck Driver position is responsible for the transportation and transfer of product in between facilities. This position is also responsible for performing other shipping unloader/loader duties during non-driving time.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Transfers trailers between facilities in a truck.
• Operates a yard truck to position trailers to appropriate loading/unloading docks as requested by shipping and receiving departments.
• Maintains accurate logs for all trailers in the yard.
• Operates a forklift within the plant during non-driving time when loading/unloading trucks or rail cars.
• When the truck is not in operation, the employee assists with other duties (EX: drives forklift instructed by manager)
• Conducts daily inspections of vehicles at the beginning and end of the shift; reports any problems or damages to management.
• Safely and efficiently operates forklift; performs required daily inspections
• Reads and understands Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets.
• Uses daily pick sheet, picks full and partial pallets, wraps pallets, when necessary, stages product for loading, checks pallets for accuracy to order
• Maintains clean and organized aisles and rack storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed
• Inventories product as needed; labels, sorts, wraps, and ties product
• Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Maintains a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and all required medical certifications and qualifications necessary to legally operate commercial motor vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

• Valid Class A CDL and ability to maintain all required medical certifications and driving qualifications.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisors, and management.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.

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)