Transport Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Pay $28.91 an hour

Evening route, home daily

Average 300 miles per days, 1500 miles per week

5 days a week

Tuesday and Saturday off weekly

Start time 5:00pm

Indianapolis/Cincinnati dedicated route

PURPOSE:

This document serves as a guide to the key functions of the transport drivers at Klosterman Baking Company.

SUMMARY:

The Transport Driver is responsible for the day-to-day large deliveries and directed to comply with all laws, policies, and standards governing food safety. Transport Drivers are obligated to report all food safety issues that may occur.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must maintain a valid Class A – CDL license.

• Must not acquire more than three moving violations in three years.

• Must meet all Department of Transportation guidelines.

• Must be able to back trailers in and out of docks.

• Must be honest, respectful of others, and calm and patient in the face of adversity.

• Must accurately track and record hours and complete required driving logs.

• Must keep a record of fuel and truck repair purchases.

• Must have good attendance.

• Must be available to work overtime when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The transport driver is responsible for the day-to-day large deliveries where directed.

• Drives trailer promptly with all safety policies in mind.

• Handle product with care while traveling to and from locations.

• Maintain and execute shipping initiatives while abiding by Department of Transportation regulations.

• Must complete all required JJ Keller training for transport drivers.

• Picks up and drops a trailer as directed.

• Ensure delivery of product that is:

o Maintaining the same quality as it was received.

o On time

• Initiate a recovery policy for:

o Customer complaints

o Vehicle accident

o Product Shortage

• Follow the following Company-wide initiatives.

o Food Safety

o Employee Safety

o Food Quality

o Priority customer service

o On-time deliveries

• Responsible for processes contained in the Food Safety Policy

• Provides Warehouse Manager with information relating to delays of delivery, issues with the trailer and/or product.

• Maintains driver license, medical certificate, and physical.

• Due to the importance of product delivery and customer satisfaction, the transport position may be called in at any time.

• The transport driver will operate at all destinations with the company goals of safe, quality food top of mind while achieving the delivery goals of Klosterman Baking Company.