Driver, Yard/ In Town

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods to locations in all 50 states.

About the role

This role is responsible for safely driving a commercial truck within the transportation yard for unloading/loading of trailers and delivering product to local specified customers. For yard driving, you will determine trailer requirements/types for outbound loads and move trailers to appropriate docks. For local driving, you will deliver product, assist with unloading, verify delivery accuracy, complete necessary paperwork, and pick up return products for the distribution center. You will perform routine vehicle inspections and operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, in compliance with DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive commercial truck within the transportation yard for unloading/loading of trailers and deliver products to local specified customers; communicate with supervisors, dispatchers, and warehouse personnel as appropriate.
• Maintain the yard in a neat and orderly manner; ensure the yard fueling station is properly maintained and clean, position tractors and trailers correctly, and clean tractors and trailers.
• Conduct yard checks of trailers and complete trailer inventory to maintain control of all trailers, including empty available trailers and loaded, outbound trailers ready for dispatch.
• Operate commercial truck to move and reposition trailers to and from the loading docks.
• Secure trailer doors (various types) and ensure loads are secure using appropriate locks and seals.
• Deliver products to local customers, assist with unloading truck/trailers at delivery locations, verify correct products are delivered, and obtain delivery confirmation and customer signature.
• Inform appropriate warehouse associate(s) of invoice discrepancies, pick up and return unload damaged or customer return products.
• Report any unsafe loading conditions at delivery locations and notify transportation dispatcher/supervisor of any damaged and/or defective equipment.
• Perform pre-trip inspection on vehicle to ensure all mechanical, safety, and emergency components are in working condition and in accordance with DOT regulations.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure adherence to safety guidelines; follow established safety procedures at all times when driving and moving trailers from dock doors.
• Perform post-trip duties, fuel tractor/trailer as necessary; secure tractor/trailer, complete DOT logs, record deliveries/pickups, and provide all paperwork to appropriate warehouse/transportation personnel.
• Perform simple vehicle maintenance (e.g., clean interiors and exteriors, take vehicle for state inspection, fill tires with air).
• Report damage and/or repair requirements; coordinate with dispatcher/supervisor to accomplish routine vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (required).
• 1 year of all-seasons commercial driving experience (required).
• Must pass DOT physical examination and DOT pre-employment drug test, subject to periodic random alcohol and drug testing.
• Must be able to work up to 60 hours per week, including nights and weekends.
• Good communication skills: ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good organizational, prioritization, and attention to detail skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to read maps and route schedules, and operate vehicles in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and DOT guidelines.
• Must be flexible working in shifts including evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds frequently during loading and unloading (average case weight of 18.7 pounds; 83% of cases are less than 30 pounds).
• Must be able to push and pull loaded pallets and carts weighing up to 2,700 pounds.
• Required to sit up to eleven hours per day and climb in and out of tractor and trailer often.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• Exposed to a vehicle environment and outside weather conditions frequently, including load/unload in extreme weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but occasionally moderate to high.

Benefits

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.