Driver - Class A (MA)

About the role

Responsible for operating tractor/trailer equipment on an established run in a safe and efficient manner according to DOT Standards and Company policy and procedures. Transports bakery products to customer locations and/or other locations on time as controlled by the delivery schedule. Handles a variety of products on racks and baskets, while always keeping product orderly and sanitary, and paying particular attention to maintaining highest degree of food quality and personal and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Verifies load counts and records load information on forms/devices as required.
• Prepares record of safety inspections, accurate log book postings, requests for repairs needed, and any other company, federal and state mandated record keeping requirements as instructed.
• Delivers bakery products to customer locations and other company facilities.
• Counts and verifies load.
• Unloads truck and loads empty racks, trays and/or baskets.
• Break down stacks of bakery products as required.
• Ensures that load is secure.
• Seals trailer upon leaving bakery and whenever truck is left unattended.
• Completes daily trip report and/or logbook, and turns in each day.
• Reports any product overage or shortage to supervision.
• Marks up damaged equipment for repair or disposal.
• Consolidates trays of product on racks at each stop and removes empty racks from store.
• Performs prescribed safety checks of vehicle prior to each run and writes notation of any defects on forms provided.
• Keeps interior of truck/trailer clean and neat for carrying food products.
• Obtains/maintains a state of residence/Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for tractor/trailer and passes annual DOT physical and driving record checks.
• Promotes general goodwill and a reputation for excellent service among all customers and the general public.
• Drives courteously and safely to display company logo in a positive manner.
• Maintains correct and safe driving habits to company standards.
• Fuels vehicles as needed or requested.
• Records mileage, gas and oil use statistics using appropriate forms or devices provided.
• Wears company-provided uniforms and maintains clean and neat personal appearance.
• Attends all bi-annual company safety meetings.
• Attends all safety training and bi-annual company meetings as required.
• Trains/retrains as required by company training guidelines (i.e. annual GMPT).
• During periods of unworked time or downtime, it is required to accomplish any task that is assigned by Supervisor.
• Notifies supervision of any equipment problems or safety hazards.
• Keeps area of assigned work neat and clean.
• Assists other employees when possible, working as a team member.
• Must not change job procedures without authorization from supervision.
• Performs all other related assignments and training of other employees as required by Supervision.

  Qualifications

  A minimum of two years experience in tractor trailer driving is required. Adaptability to night driving in varying road weather conditions is required. Must possess and maintain an up-to-date state CDL Class A license, and abide by all DOT, state and federal governmental license regulations and requirements (i.e. medical card and substance use testing, etc.).

  Benefits

  Benefits of working at Gold Medal Bakery!

  • Paid holidays, sick and vacation time
  • Medical (BCBS of MA PPO or HMO plans), Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
  • 401K with discretionary company match
  • Scholarship Eligibility
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Annual Physical Exam Incentive
  • DoorDash Dash Pass