CDL Driver - Transfer - Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Posting TitleTruck Driver - Transfer - Day Shift

Job Description

***** This position will be based out of our Austintown, OH warehouse, and transferring product in between this location and our Boardman, Coitsville, and North Jackson warehouses.

Here at  Summer Garden Food Manufacturing , we are family-owned and operated. As an employer, we offer a safe, clean, and friendly work environment for our staff to grow. We frequently offer fun events, lunches, rewards, and other incentives to show appreciation to our employees for their dedication to our ever growing company.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for warehouse deliveries and pickup of products from customers and vendors. Loads frozen and refrigerated product for daily deliveries. Maintains company vehicles in clean, safe working order while following all DOT rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver, pick up, and relocate products and materials as directed.
• Operate Class “A” vehicles over 4 tons and Class “B” vehicles over 26,001 lbs. as needed.
• Operate van vehicles as required.
• Transfer product to and from company-operated warehouses in Austintown, Boardman, Coitsville, and North Jackson.
• Responsible for making deliveries to local stores daily. 
• Obtain bills of lading, secure necessary signatures, and return completed paperwork to the shipping office.
• Collect and reconcile customer payments as needed.
• Assist store receivers and scan products when required.
• Load frozen/dairy products each morning before delivery.
• Provide excellent customer service during deliveries and pick-ups.
• Pick up products from vendors and perform intercompany transfers as needed.
• Perform DOT daily maintenance and safety checks of trucks.
• Clean and maintain tractors and trailers daily.
• Keep trailers swept and clean at all times.
• Maintain and inspect warehouse equipment.
• Report vehicle mileage weekly to the Transportation Manager.
• Report equipment issues immediately.
• Protect and maintain all entrusted property in excellent condition.

• Be educated and knowledgeable in safety rules and regulations.
• Promote and practice safety 100% of the time.