Truck Driver

Emmi Roth Cheese Transporter

At Emmi Roth, we're passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry.

Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we'd love for you to be a part of our journey!

Summary

This role is responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate movement of products between internal facilities, warehouses, and operational locations. Deliver products according to established route sequences and dispatch schedules while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service. Load, unload, and secure freight using proper material handling techniques and equipment. Conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and routine vehicle inspections, perform basic preventative maintenance checks, and promptly report mechanical issues. Maintain accurate transportation documentation and inventory records as required. Ensure compliance with company policies, transportation regulations, and safety standards. Keep vehicle interiors and exteriors clean, organized, and presentable, while supporting efficient warehouse and yard operations through effective communication and collaboration with dispatch, logistics, and operations teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers
• Ensure cargo is secured properly and compliant with safety regulations
• Perform pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspection of vehicle
• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules and deadlines
• Document and log work/rest periods spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
• Input information into the automated system for each stage of the loading and unloading process
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking, break periods etc) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Collect and verify delivery instructions
• Report defects, accidents or violations
• Report damaged equipment and materials for Operations Manager
• Use of Forklifts and Electric Hand Jacks in a Safe and efficient manner. Obeying all operating procedures and safety regulations.
• Completing daily forklift inspections, complying with OSHA regulations
• Perform cleaning duties as assigned and complete control point log for those assigned cleaning duties.
• Attend staff and department meetings
• Actively participate on EOE Teams that improve workplace safety, reduce waste and improve factory efficiencies
• Report any and all injuries to your supervisor or manager at the time of injury.
• Complete all required training in a timely manner
• May be required to work overtime if deemed necessary with occasional weekend work.
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake qualification; no "L" or "Z" restriction permitted.
• Class B CDL required for box truck operation.
• Class A CDL required for semi-truck operation
• Valid driver's license
• 6+ months of verifiable Class A tractor-trailer driving experience
• Federal Medication Card- Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate and medically qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle
• Ability to climb into and out of the tractor and trailer, bend, reach, push, pull
• Automatic transmission and reefer experience
• Forklift license or certification
• 6 months experience in shipping/distribution/warehouse/trucking/loading
• Knowledge of trucking regulations
• Safety shoes are required for this position
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
• Basic computer skills including e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Excellent observational skills and hand-eye coordination
• Good written and verbal communication skills - reaching out to customers and vendors to set up dock appointments
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• History of good attendance
• Detail-oriented nature
• Ability to work with moderate supervision
• Daily travel required
• Subject to drug testing at any point in time

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here 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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and controls.

Frequently required to walk, bend and reach with hands and arms

Constantly required to talk and hear

Constantly sitting for long hours

Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus naturally or with correction.

Please note that these physical requirements are representative but not exhaustive. The actual physical demands may vary depending on the specific tasks and work conditions within the facility.

(Occasionally = 1-33% of the time; Frequently = 33-66% of the time; Constantly = 66-100% of the time)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is typically performed in a production/plant environment

Occasionally exposed to a moderate level of noise that may make it difficult to concentrate

Occasionally exposed to wet, humid with slippery conditions, hot and cold environment

(Occasionally = 1-25% of the time; Frequently = 26-75% of the time; Constantly = 76-100% of the time)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts 401k Retirement Plan Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Employee Assistance Program Short term/Long term disability Volunteer time off (VTO) Tuition Reimbursement Pet insurance