Driver - Class A

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in a safe manner following DOT regulations and company policies and regulations.
• Inspect loads for safe transportation.
• Drive commercial vehicles to pick up and transport goods to a designated location safely while meeting scheduled appointments and following all DOT regulations.
• Ensure placarding of the vehicle meets DOT regulations.
• Maintain paperwork including expense reports, timesheets, vehicle inspection reports, manifests, and job sheets.
• Inspect equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Secure cargo prior to and during transit.
• Notify managers of any major maintenance or delivery issues encountered or recommended.
• Operates loading, storing, and securement devices such as pallet jacks, forklifts, power pallet jacks/riders, and moving-related equipment such as dollies and lift levers to load and unload supplies, freight, foods, material, equipment, and mail.
• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Identify and report workplace safety hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by managers.

Qualifications

• Must have Class A Driver License without restrictions and limitations, including a current DOT Medical cert.
• Ability to pass a road test (manual trucks).
• At least 1 year satisfactory driving record as obtained from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• 1-2 years of driver experience in warehouse/ logistics/ shipping.
• Experience in handling product barcodes preferred.
• Experience in hauling reefer trailers is preferred.
• Experience in pallet jack and forklift is preferred.
• Experience backing 48' to 53' trailers (including in tight spaces and to dock doors).
• Must possess the ability to read, understand and communicate verbally in English.
• This position must pass a pre-hire background check and DOT drug test.
• Bilingual English/Mandarin or English/ Spanish preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

• This job may require standing or walking for extended periods of time, lifting up to 25 pounds, and performing repetitive motions.
• Prolonged sitting while driving long distances.
• Standing for a long period of time, including bending and kneeling regularly.

Working Conditions

• This job is performed in an environment that may have exposure to heat, noise, and other environmental factors.

Position Details

• Employment type: Full Time
• Location: 6338 Regio Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620
• Yardgoat Driver: Tues- Sat : 6:00am-2:00pm
• Class A Driver: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 5:30am - 3:00pm
• Available to work on weekends, holidays or rotating schedules.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 4% Company Match
• Long-Term Service Award
• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off

Compensation

The pay range for this job starts at $24 per hour. This is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, your education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location.