Delivery Driver II

Delivery Driver II - CDL- A required

Pay: $26- $30/ hour

JOB SUMMARY

The Delivery Driver II is an experienced Kreher delivery driver who has built strong relationships with the Kreher customers they service. The objective of the Delivery Driver II is to deliver product safely and efficiently to Kreher customers. The Delivery Driver II assists in loading trucks, operating the truck ensuring safe delivery of product to customers, and unloads the product, all while following the proper procedures. It is the responsibility of the Delivery Driver II to be the face of Kreher Family Farms with the customers, and to build good relationships with the customer personnel so as to leave the customer feeling that their interaction with Kreher’s was a positive one.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Strategic and tactical work for which this position is accountable:

It is the responsibility of the Delivery Driver II to work often independently to:

• Assist Shipping and Receiving with loading the truck.
• Ensure load is properly secured.
• Perform pre-trip inspection (reefer, temperature, and DOT truck safety items).
• Safely drive to destination.
• Unload correct order.
• Interact with receiving individuals in a professional, positive manner.
• At each stop verify refrigeration temperature and security of load.
• Accurately complete paperwork (bill of lading, SQF documents, logbook, and vehicle inspection report).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Capabilities and traits essential to perform satisfactorily

• Exceptional tractor trailer driving skills.
• Great customer relationship skills.
• Skilled in the operation of a power jack.
• Has a safety-first mentality.
• Committed to careful product handling.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Efficiency minded.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid New York State CDL-A.
• 4+ years of commercial truck driving experience.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• Ability to maintain a DOT Medical Certificate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is physically active and requires regular movement throughout agricultural production and operational areas, including animal facilities, processing areas, crop fields, warehouses, shops, and other farm operation areas.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will:

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, squat, climb, and work in a variety of positions for extended periods.
• Move throughout the workplace and farm property as needed.
• See, talk, and hear.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, equipment, or products weighing up to 50 pounds, with occasional heavier loads as required by the job.
• May work at varying heights, climb ladders or equipment, and navigate uneven, wet, muddy, or slippery terrain.
• May drive or ride in farm equipment/vehicle for multiple hours at a time.
• Use fine motor coordination and manual dexterity to handle tools, equipment, materials, and other items necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor farm environments and may require exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and humidity. The employee may also be exposed to dust, dirt, manure, noise, odors, agricultural chemicals, machinery, vehicles, animals, and other typical farm conditions. Biosecurity measures must be followed, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.

The employee must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Kreher Farms (“KFF”) is an equal opportunity employer. Kreher Farms prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, creed, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), reproductive health decision making, military status, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction records, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.