TRANSPORTATION/DRIVER

Safely transport goods to stores and customers of the distribution trucking company.

Perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safetyMinimumPosition Qualifications


* Minimum 21 years of age


* Ability to travel independently


* Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form


* Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations


* Commitment to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important and appreciated


* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


* Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.


* Valid Commercial Class A CDL driver's license.


* Must meet all Federal Department of Transportation physical requirements of a Class A CDL driver.


* Familiarity with trucking terms and processes.


* Ability to back 53' trailers safely in to store docks or vendor locations.


* Ability to operate the following special equipment, machinery and/or special tools: over-the -road tractors, refrigeration units, and dollies, electric or manual pallet jacks


* 1 year's active driving experience with one year's doubles experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Previous Job Experience:


* One year's Tractor / Trailer driving experience



* Drive truck to deliver goods to stores and other customers.


* Adhere to all federal, state, corporate and departmental safety standards.


* Inspect truck for defects before, during and after trips; submits report indicating truck condition.


* Check refrigeration trailer for malfunctions.


* Weigh load.


* Unload merchandise at store.


* Pick up goods at vendor locations (backhauls) and verifies products and quantities as loaded.


* Maintain flexibility to work any shift, including weekends on a regular basis


* Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs


* Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation