Job Description
Job DescriptionDescriptionThe Truck Driver position is responsible for the transportation and transfer of product in between facilities. This position is also responsible for performing other shipping unloader/loader duties during non-driving time.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Transfers trailers between facilities in a truck.
- Operates a yard truck to position trailers to appropriate loading/unloading docks as requested by shipping and receiving departments.
- Maintains accurate logs for all trailers in the yard.
- Operates a forklift within the plant during non-driving time when loading/unloading trucks or rail cars.
- When the truck is not in operation, the employee assists with other duties (EX: drives forklift instructed by manager)
- Conducts daily inspections of vehicles at the beginning and end of the shift; reports any problems or damages to management.
- Safely and efficiently operates forklift; performs required daily inspections
- Reads and understands Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets.
- Uses daily pick sheet, picks full and partial pallets, wraps pallets, when necessary, stages product for loading, checks pallets for accuracy to order
- Maintains clean and organized aisles and rack storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed
- Inventories product as needed; labels, sorts, wraps, and ties product
- Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
- Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
- Maintains a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and all required medical certifications and qualifications necessary to legally operate commercial motor vehicles.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Required Education and Experience
- Valid Class A CDL and ability to maintain all required medical certifications and driving qualifications.
- Ability to perform basic math skills.
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain.
- Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment.
- Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisors, and management.
- Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
EXTRAS
- Employee-Owned
- Weekly Pay
- Advancement Opportunities
- Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
- Tuition assistance program
- Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)