Truck Driver I - Class at Lamb Prosser, Washington

Truck Driver I - Class A

Location: Paterson, WA

This position is responsible for the operation of tractor trailer combinations to facilitate the delivery of raw materials to the plant. Truck drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of their trucks and for maintaining all pertinent records.

• Drives tractor-trailer combination, while applying knowledge of commercial driving regulations.
• Maneuvers truck into loading and/or unloading position, following signals from loading crew as required.
• Drives truck to weigh station before and after loading, and along route to document weight in compliance with state regulations.
• Maintains driver log following DOT regulations.
• Inspects truck before and after use and submits report indicating truck condition.
• Reads bill of lading to determine assignment.
• Fastens chains or binders, which includes throwing straps, to secure loads on trailer during transit.
• Loads, unloads, or assists in loading and unloading truck.
• Services and maintains truck with oil, fuel, and radiator fluid.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Participate in safety engagement activities as required.
• May be required to train other employees as needed.
• May be required to be used as Yard Driver in case of emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications (Minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job or be considered) Education/Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

• Valid (CDL) Class A driver's license is required.
• Interstate qualification
• Must meet Lamb Weston's driving standards.

Skills and Experience:

• 0 - 1 year related experience and/or training required.
• Independently resolves a variety of routine and non-routine problems, seeking assistance on complex matters and tasks.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in the operation of truck equipment, including its design, uses, emergency repair, and maintenance.
• Demonstrates basic written, verbal, interpersonal, and manual or mechanical handling skills.

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Exposed to a noisy environment frequently.
• Exposed to indoor and outdoor environments which vary from hot to cold temperatures.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.
• Ability to operate work related equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Industry-Competitive Benefits Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services

Pay Rate or Range: $27.49

Equal Opportunity Employer Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law