CDL A Driver Trainee

Job
Summary

Are you interested in
driving but don’t yet have your CDL license? Join the team at Talon
Logistics (Giant Eagle's transportation company) as a Loader while
you earn your CDL A license! Our in-house training program allows
you to start driving with us in as little as 6
months. After completing the training program,
you will have the opportunity to transition to a full time Driver
role. A Class A CDL Driver is responsible for the accurate,
damage-free delivery of product via tractor trailers in an
efficient and safe manner. Your work will help fill our stores'
orders, meet delivery schedules, and promote customer
satisfaction. Driver benefits:
• Home
every night
• Weekly pay
• Earn $78,000+ once in
the union
• Full employer paid family medical insurance
coverage As a Loader, you will be
responsible for the accurate, damage-free loading of product into
trailers in an efficient and safe manner to fill our Stores’
orders, meet delivery schedules and promote customer
satisfaction.

Job
Description

• Experience
  Required: 0 to 6 months
• Experience Desired:
  Electric pallet jack experience a plus; Power Industrial Truck
  (PIT) certification optional
• Education Desired:
  No High School diploma required
• Certification
  or Licensing Required: Must have valid driver's license for at
  least two years prior to hire. Must have no commercial DUI/DWI on
  record. Must have no personal DUI/DWI on record within previous 5
  years
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 100
  pounds
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of
  age

Job
Responsibilities

• Maintain
  flexibility in scheduling and availability to work the times,
  shifts, days and overtime as necessary to meet the Company's
  production needs.
• Adhere to all Company
  policies, procedures, safety and sanitation rules, including the
  safe operation of equipment and helping to maintain a clean, safe
  working environment.
• Appropriately follow food
  safety procedures.
• Regularly push, pull, lift,
  and carry up to 90 lbs. in compliance with all safety
  rules.
• Operate electric pallet jack, equipment
  and radio frequency (RF) unit in a safe and courteous
  manner.
• Perform a safety check on equipment
  before starting an assignment.
• Verify that the
  dock door and the trailer are safe and secured prior to entering
  the trailer.
• Empty, clean and sweep trailers
  before loading.
• Sort, load and unload
  palletized product and equipment following proper procedures in
  order to meet customer requirements, to support the safe,
  damage-free delivery of product and to efficiently utilize space
  and proper weight distribution.
• Verify that
  each pallet is for the correct store before placing it on the
  trailer.
• Communicate with supervision
  regarding safety, equipment, poorly-stacked pallets, wrong store
  numbers, damaged goods and any problems or issues that may
  arise.
• Bring completed load paperwork to the
  office to be processed for dispatch.
• Unload
  non-palletized freight and backhauls.
• Perform
  other miscellaneous duties as needed and
  assigned.
• Ability to read and speak
  English.
• Ability to read and follow directions
  and have effective listening and communication
  skills.

About Us

At
Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and
small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality,
service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion,
care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our
communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place
to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real
impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful
career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you
matter.