Direct - Driver Class A

Driver, Class A

The Driver, Class A is responsible for driving a tractor trailer for the purpose of delivering and unloading various products. This requires using excellent customer service skills and working in accordance with state and DOT regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver product within assigned route schedule and time windows. Immediately inform management team of any deviations
• Unload product from trailer, by hand or using hand cart/pallet jack, and place in designated customer storage areas. May include transporting product down ramps, stairs, or docks, in all weather conditions
• Frequently lift, push, or move product that weighs 1-75 pounds, up to 100 pounds; frequently reach up to 72" to stack and unstack pallets and hand cart; constantly bend and twist while loading and unloading product, and retrieving items from trailer
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures. Contact management for authorization when discrepancies on invoice and communicate all errors/returns
• Collect money (cash or checks) where required, and turn in all funds collected daily
• Pickup, load and unload damaged goods and customer returns, and complete necessary paperwork
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip responsibilities in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Harvest Sherwood policies and procedures
• Perform coupling/un-coupling procedures for the tractor/trailer as needed
• Complete Department of Transportation (DOT) logs (electronic or manual as required), company vehicle maintenance reports and reconcile with appropriate company representative as required
• Follow Harvest Sherwood preferred work methods at all times, and immediately advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned equipment, including but not limited to hand cart, pallets jacks, and personal protective equipment
• Maintain sanitary conditions in tractor and trailer and assist with maintaining sanitary conditions in the warehouse and yard
• Perform other tasks as needed

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of one year of CDL driving experience
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• Able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
• Must be able to work a varied schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays