CDL Driver

Delivery Driver

Reddy Ice utilizes the U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Please make sure you are registered with the "Clearinghouse" in order to be considered for employment with Reddy Ice.

This role accelerates business values by delivering ice to customers in straight trucks that require a CDL Class B license. Drivers are either assigned a delivery route or transport truckloads of ice to specific customer locations. The delivery region, route, and type of equipment operated is subject to change depending on business needs. Drivers are expected to physically unload, deliver, fill, and rotate ice at the customer locations.

Demonstrates our "True North" attributes: voice of the customer, respect for the individual, no nonsense communication and utilization of facts, servant leadership and has a continuous improvement mindset in every facet of leadership and daily interaction. Leads, collaborates and demonstrates the lean principles and utilizes the lean methodologies and tools to facilitate continuous process improvements and value creation for our customers, employees and shareholders. Actively utilizes lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, A3, etc.) to inform and assess business opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Operate and maintain a clean company truck in a safe and professional manner.
• Unload, deliver, and rotate ice at customer and other designated locations using a safe, courteous, and service-oriented method.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections, comply with state/federal hours of service requirements, and operate the vehicle in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Participate daily in the Daily Visual Management (DVM) process; reviews DVM results with other drivers.
• Produce invoices for each delivery and complete all other required paperwork.
• Responsible for the safe operation, working condition, and inventory of all driver "tools", including: handhelds, printers, handcarts, and handtrucks.
• Report all accidents and injuries, regardless of severity.
• Pick up equipment as directed.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures and processes.
• Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
• Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards.
• Maintain high safety standards. Safety is personal for us all.

The following metrics indicate the amount of ice that is moved daily and weekly by a delivery driver:

• Pallets to be delivered each day: 10
• # of 7 lb. bags per pallet: 210
• Total bags of Ice delivered per day (#7 Lb Equivalent): 2,100
• Total bags of Ice delivered per 5 day week: 10,500
• Total lbs. delivered per day: 21,000
• Total lbs delivered 5 day week: 105,000
• Tons (ICE) delivered daily: 10.5
• Tons (ICE) delivered weekly: 52.5
• *This is a general outline based on a 10 Pallet truck and a 5 day work week.*

Contacts:

• Internal: CSM, CSR's/Dispatchers, Location Manager (if at spoke), Lead Driver (where applicable), Forklift Operator
• External: Customers and warehouse personnel

Operating responsibilities:

• This position requires a minimum Class B CDL drivers license. This is a professional driver position and must drive safely and courteously at all times. Must possess a clean driving record.

Supervisory responsibility:

• No lead or supervisory responsibility.

Education and experience:

• Must have a High School education or GED.
• Three years previous route delivery driver experience preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience as a driver in a vehicle similar to which you will be assigned to operate during the time of employment with the company is required.
• Must have basic math skills and exceptional customer relations skills.

Working conditions/physical requirements:

• Must be able to drive in stressful environments. Unloads, loads, and rotates product in merchandisers. Required to lift 60 lbs throughout the day. Required to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibility for property, funds and information:

• This position has direct responsibility for property, funds and information. This individual must adhere to and follow all corporate policies and procedures.

Location: Norton, Kansas