Regional Truck Driver

Regional Truck Driver

Location: Bethlehem, PA, US, 18020

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role

The Regional Truck Driver will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of company products throughout a regional network while maintaining full accountability for on-time performance, equipment condition, regulatory compliance, and customer service. Drivers are expected to operate with the utmost of professionalism, ownership, and integrity by completing thorough inspections, managing documentation accurately, communicating operational issues proactively, and upholding the company's safety and performance standards at all times. This role does require overnight travel in a sleeper truck.

Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday, but requires flexibility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safety compliance- Following all safety regulations related to truck operation, including all regulations concerning local, state, and federal regulations and company policy.
• Driving- Proficiency in maneuvering large vehicles, including backing into tight loading docks and safely navigating in varied weather conditions. Ensure accuracy of all Bill of Ladings by ensuring that products are of and for Barry Callebaut and the accuracy of same and pick-up and delivery as instructed.
• Conduct Pre/Post trip inspections- are mandatory for commercial motor vehicle drivers, requiring them to check key components like service brakes, parking brakes, steering mechanism, lights, tires, horns, windshield wipers, rear-vision mirrors, and coupling devices before operating the vehicle, ensuring the vehicle is in safe working order
• Navigation and Route Planning- Familiarizing oneself with routes, navigating through different areas, and adjusting to changing traffic conditions with Strong ability to use GPS technology, read maps, and plan efficient routes to manage time effectively and bypass traffic.
• Documentation-Maintaining accurate logs of driving hours, deliveries, and other necessary paperwork
• Customer service-Interacting with customers at delivery points, ensuring timely deliveries and the utmost professionalism
• Regulatory Compliance / FMCSA HOS- Driver must have In-depth knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) hours-of-service rules, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and federal/provincial laws; understand and practice all hours-of-service rules and regulations for North America.
• Warehouse Support Assist with warehouse operations as needed based on business demands, including loading, unloading, inventory movement, and other related tasks.
• Travel Requirements Position may require overnight travel, including routes that involve 12 consecutive nights away from home, depending on business needs and delivery schedules.

About You

Valid Class A CDL, current Medical Examiner's Certificate, and acceptable driving record. High School Diploma or GED required. Must be at least 21 years of age. Minimum 3 years of verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience. Must have operated a CMV with trailer within the last 6 months. Minimum 1 year of refrigerated (reefer) trailer experience. Ability to pass a pre-employment driving test, DOT drug screen, and background review. Clean driving record with no preventable accidents or major moving violations within the last 24 months. Strong time management, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to work independently, adapt to changing conditions, and solve problems effectively while maintaining compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility. An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women's Forum and the Racial Equality Forum! Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth. Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.