Local Delivery Driver

Job Summary Must be able to drive a commercial motor vehicle in a safe, efficient and responsible manner, obeying all federal, state and local laws governing the driving of said vehicle while at the time providing exemplary customer Responsibilities A Delivery Driver is responsible for driving a straight truck intrastate and/or interstate on local, over-the-road (OTR), shuttle, and/or overnight routes to deliver and unload various food and food related products to customers All routes are expected to be completed safely in accordance with all Company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations The driver communicates and interacts with customers, vendors and co-workers professionally ensuring all services and duties are executed in accordance with preferred work methods and customer service practices Perform all required safety checks (i.e. pre/post trip) including inspections of truck according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations; inspect truck to insure they meet company safety standards and take appropriate action as needed Report all safety issues and/or repairs required Follow all DOT regulations and company safe driving guidelines and policies Immediately report any and all safety hazards Inspect trailer for properly loaded and secured freight Perform count check of items and check customer invoices of products that have been loaded Check and complete in an accurate and in legible fashion all required paperwork associated with freight Drive to and deliver customer orders according to predetermined route delivery schedule Unload products from the trailer, transport items into designated customer storage areas Perform damage control checks on items, scanning and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures Load customer returns on to trailer and secure trailer doors Ensure that truck and freight are appropriately locked and/or secured at all times Unload damaged goods and customer returns and bring to the driver check-in and complete necessary paperwork Unload all equipment, materials and remove trash from trailers as required Perform general housekeeping duties in truck, loading dock area and keep trailers clear and clean as required Performs other related duties as assigned Education 6-12 months of commercial driving experience High school diploma/GED or state approved equivalent Qualifications Valid CDL A, CDL B or Class D Meet all State licensing and/or certification requirements (where applicable) Must be 21 years of age Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) for past 3 years Pass post job offer drug test and criminal background check Pass road test Valid current DOT Health Card and/or able to secure new DOT Health Card Able to hand-lift and utilize two-wheeler, lift gate and/or other equipment to move and/or stack product cases/freight of varying size and weight throughout shift; product generally ranges from between 10 -35 pounds and up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location #J-18808-Ljbffr Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.