Relief Driver - CDL A
Dairy Farmers of America · Farmington, MN · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Job Duties
- Help support daily cooler, warehouse, yard, and delivery operations.
- Load, unload, move, stage, receive, store, shuttle, and distribute dairy products, trailers, materials, and equipment.
- Safely operate assigned equipment, which may include warehouse equipment, yard trucks, tractor-trailers, or other vehicles depending on the assignment.
- Rotate product using first-in, first-out practices to help maintain product quality and freshness.
- Follow direction from supervisors, dispatch, or radio communication and adjust to changing daily priorities.
- Complete required paperwork, inspections, move sheets, delivery/loadout records, and other documentation accurately and on time.
- Perform equipment checks, report safety or maintenance concerns, fuel equipment when needed, and secure equipment at the end of the shift.
- Follow food safety, quality, sanitation, PPE, Good Manufacturing Practices, and safe work procedures.
- Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized in warehouse, cooler, indoor, outdoor, and weather-exposed environments.
- Work professionally with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and other teams.
Requirements
- A dependable team player who takes safety, accuracy, and product quality seriously.
- High school diploma or GED required or preferred based on location and role requirements.
- Previous experience in production, warehouse, delivery, transportation, food and beverage, or related general work is helpful.
- For driving-related duties, 1-2 years of related experience, a valid Class A CDL, doubles endorsement, clean driving record, or other role-specific certification may be required or preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years old for applicable driving roles.
- Must be able to pass required pre-employment screenings, including drug, background, and criminal checks.
- Able to follow directions, complete tasks accurately, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to read, write, speak English, and complete clear, accurate records.
- Good communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.
- Able to perform physical work throughout the shift, including lifting up to 55 pounds.
- Comfortable working in cooler, warehouse, indoor, outdoor, year-round weather, and moderate-noise environments.
- Willing to work flexible hours, including varying schedules, overtime, weekends, holidays, or relief coverage as business needs require.