Local Driver 1st Shift- Watertown, WI

Physically transporting Johnsonville’s delicious products throughout the country requires safe, dedicated drivers who are willing to go the extra mile to delight our customers. As a member of our trucking team, you’ll carefully comply with all state and federal laws and regulations as you deliver products for customers, always with a safety-first mindset. You’ll also provide exceptional customer service as a representative of our company. To many people, the person behind the wheel, who shows up at the loading dock with a shipment of our products, IS Johnsonville.

Pay

$28.43/hr

Schedule

5:00am – 7:00pm, Monday-Friday (Overtime as demands). Local drivers will average 50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Handle local pick-ups, deliveries, and redeliveries. Some intra-state activity with a maximum radius of 250 miles from Johnsonville campus.
• Safety first mindset
• Customer service focused
• Attention to detail, organization, and ability to execute assigned work duties
• Ownership mindset
• Portray a clean and professional image as a representative of Johnsonville
• Drive 2021 or newer tractors and late model Great Dane refer trailers
• Complete thorough vehicle safety inspections
• Complete E-DVIR for mechanical conditions in need of repair
• Legally operate in compliance of the FMCSA regulations
• Maintain pre-scheduled appointments, obtain necessary signatures on bills of lading and communicate any delays to dispatch

Requirements

• Acceptable driving record that meets company and DOT requirements
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Minimum 21 years of age
• 100,000 miles driving experience or completion of a certified truck driving school
• 2 years recent tractor trailer experience preferred
• Experience in the refrigerated food industry preferred
• Basic math and map reading skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Computer skills desirable
• Ability to pass pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check
• Must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

• Potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match
• Affordable medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability and life insurance
• Fertility and adoption assistance
• Competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off
• Access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center
• Onsite medical clinic

About Our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way.