CDL Class A Driver

Why work for Dawn Foods? People. Products. Customers. Why should you apply? We invest in you! $10,000 Signing Bonus 401(K) + company match 10 Paid Company Holidays Paid Time Off Ride‑along and Professional training Automatic Transmission Trailers have liftgates, no ramps! Trailer loaded by stop, not by zone Yearly boot allowance, uniforms, and protective eye wear (if applicable) Family‑owned business over 100 years in service An opportunity for career advancement working as part of an empowering workforce Shift Schedule Floater Position for yard and route coverage. Sunday – Friday: Dependent on route, average 40 hours per week. Start Times range from: 12:00 pm – 9:00 am (based on operational needs) End Times range from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (until the route has been completed) Routes will not exceed DOT hours. Weekend work may be required based on business needs. Minimum of 1‑2 overnights (layover) route per week. Job Purpose and Overview As a Driver for Dawn Foods, you will support our customers by safely and efficiently transporting product from the distribution center by driving a tractor‑trailer to various customers and properly delivering and unloading product according to customer invoices and Dawn team standards. This opportunity is a full‑time and benefits‑eligible position. What Does It Take to be a CDL Class A Driver at Dawn Foods? Class "A" CDL License in good standing Minimum of 6 months Class A Commercial driving experience Ability to work in the United States Must be 21 years of age or older Must be able to lift 50+ pounds consistently throughout work shift Ability to operate MHE equipment Experience delivering into food service accounts is preferred Lift‑gate, reefer, electric pallet jack and forklift experience helpful Computer skills or experience with electronic logs helpful What will you do as a CDL Class A Driver at Dawn Foods? Obey all federal, state, and local rules and regulations of the road including all DOT operating, recording and safe food handling procedures Conduct daily face‑to‑face interaction with customers, representing Dawn Foods in a friendly, competent, and professional manner In a DSD (direct store delivery) setting, break down product and complete shelf stacking at each stop Drive and maintain multi‑temp trailers Offload with electric pallet jacks/two wheelers Perform pre and post trip vehicle inspections and collect invoice receipts generated from the deliveries Physical Demands & Work Environment Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 50 pounds frequently Specific vision abilities required: distance, peripheral, depth perception, ability to focus Ability to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Ability to withstand cool and/or cold temperatures Normal setting: outdoors and/or driving a video/GPS‑monitored vehicle Will be exposed to a physical environment involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the workday Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, wheat, and soy About Our Benefits Dawn is proud to employ the top talent in the baking industry, and we reward our people with comprehensive health and well‑being coverage, competitive compensation packages, and award‑winning benefit offerings. We also help protect your future financial health with a generous 401(k) matching program and many tools and resources on financial wellness. Dawn encourages professional growth through tuition assistance and educational programs, and we are always searching for ways to improve our industry‑leading services and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law. Date: May 26, 2026 Requisition ID: 38018 If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr