Transportation Driver

Job Details

Pay Range: $27.64-$30.71

Essential Functions:

• Reads work orders/load sheets or follows oral instructions to ascertain that all product is on the truck and delivered in a safe and timely manner.
• Loads and unloads products from delivery truck using hand trucks and pallet jacks on some routes.
• Knowledge of all products both current and new.
• Always maintain the correct temperature of your truck/trailer.
• Observe all driving laws, safe and defensive driving is very important.
• Make sure your load is secure before moving.
• Learn to operate the Handheld Route accounting computer and printer assigned to each driver
• Keep delivery truck clear of clutter and clean up spills.
• Report vehicle and safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Transfer inner office mail and pick up freight when applicable.
• Mount tire chains on specified tires as needed (subject to weather conditions)
• Confirm load is of legal weight
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Commercial Driver's License, Class A, minimum 18 months driving experience
• Current Medical Examination Card
• Ability to work flexible schedules including shift work, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a variety of environments
• Ability to work in a team environment with cooler, other transport drivers and depot warehouse workers.
• Ability to safely drive in all conditions weather
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good math skills
• Ability to work under pressure, be organized and efficiently manage time
• Maintain a good personal appearance
• Must be responsible and reliable

Qualifications

Behaviors:

Preferred: Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:

Preferred: Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education:

Required: High School or better.

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