Class A Route Driver

Job Description

Job Description

When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service.

With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 23 branches conveniently located across the U.S.

At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
• 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

SUMMARY: The CDL Class A Driver is responsible for safely operating a commercial vehicle to transport goods to and from customer locations, distribution centers, and other assigned destinations. This role requires adherence to DOT regulations, company safety policies, and delivery schedules while providing excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives truck to destination.
• Prepares receipts for load delivered. Ensures accuracy of product delivered versus invoices and notes any discrepancies.
• Collects payment for goods delivered if required and in accordance with payment instructions on invoice.
• Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations.
• Maintains communication with Branch Management.
• Loads and unloads truck.
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Safely operates power equipment including pallet jacks, forklifts, ramps, loading docks, lift gates, and performs inspections as required.
• Operates within applicable safety guidelines as per government regulations, the company's safety manuals and/or stated safety policies, and common sense.
• Performs work in a manner so as to prevent damage to company equipment, facilities and products.
• Ensures proper equipment cleanliness is maintained at all times.
• Follows up on ALL customer requests and questions to ensure appropriate response is made and customer is satisfied.
• Treats all customers (both internal and external) with respect, courtesy and kindness.
• Upholds and complies with policies and attitudes adopted by the company.
• Accepts responsibility to THINK about how own actions and actions of my associate’s affect our customers and our company.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.
• Exemplify the BakeMark core values of Partnership, Performance and Passion in all aspects of assigned duties.
• Other duties as assigned to meet company goals.

Qualifications:

• Valid CDL Class A driver’s license.
• Clean driving record and ability to meet company and DOT requirements.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of tractor-trailer driving experience (or company standard).
• Ability to pass DOT physical, drug screen, and background check.

BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.