Truck Driver - Heavy, 1st shift - 1 overnight/wk

Job Opportunity At Summer Garden Food Manufacturing

This position will be based out of our Austintown, OH warehouse. Here at Summer Garden Food Manufacturing, we are family-owned and operated. As an employer, we offer a safe, clean, and friendly work environment for our staff to grow. We frequently offer fun events, lunches, rewards, and other incentives to show appreciation to our employees for their dedication to our ever growing company.

Position Summary

Responsible for direct store and warehouse deliveries and pickup of products from customers and vendors. Loads frozen and refrigerated product for daily deliveries. Maintains company vehicles in clean, safe working order while following all DOT rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver, pick up, and relocate products and materials as directed.
• Operate Class "A" vehicles over 4 tons and Class "B" vehicles over 26,001 lbs. as needed.
• Operate van vehicles as required.
• Obtain bills of lading, secure necessary signatures, and return completed paperwork to the shipping office.
• Collect and reconcile customer payments as needed.
• Assist store receivers and scan products when required.
• Load frozen/dairy products each morning before delivery.
• Make overnight runs and deliveries when required.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries and pick-ups.
• Pick up products from vendors and perform intercompany transfers as needed.
• Perform DOT daily maintenance and safety checks of trucks.
• Clean and maintain tractors and trailers daily.
• Keep trailers swept and clean at all times.
• Maintain and inspect warehouse equipment.
• Report vehicle mileage weekly to the Transportation Manager.
• Report equipment issues immediately.
• Protect and maintain all entrusted property in excellent condition.
• Be educated and knowledgeable in safety rules and regulations.
• Promote and practice safety 100% of the time.
• Operate equipment in compliance with OSHA and DOT safety standards.
• Follow all traffic regulations and speed limits.

Qualifications & Skills Required

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 months related delivery experience
• At least 3 years of driving experience preferred

Technical Skills:

• Class "A" CDL license.
• Forklift, reach truck, electric and manual jack certifications.
• DOT Medical Card (provided by employer).

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

• Must be in good physical shape with high stamina and dexterity.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs., climb ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, and turn neck easily.
• Able to stand or sit for long periods.
• Requires good depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in extreme hot and cold weather conditions.
• Able to work long hours and overtime as needed.

Frequent: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

Occasional: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 50+ lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.