Straight Truck Driver, Non-CDL

Home daily working Monday – Friday. Excellent driving record required.

About the role

This driver role is responsible for driving a straight truck or van intrastate and/or interstate on local routes to deliver and unload various food and food-related products to customers. This role generally handles deliveries of urgent orders due to mispicks and other customer-service-related issues. All routes are expected to be completed safely in accordance with all Company policies and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The driver communicates and interacts with customers, vendors, and co-workers professionally, ensuring all services and duties are executed in accordance with preferred work methods and customer-service practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform “pre-trip safety check” inspection of truck and trailer according to DOT regulations; inspect cab and trailer to ensure they meet company quality standards and take appropriate action as needed.
• Perform count check of items and verify customer invoices of products that have been loaded.
• Check and complete, in an accurate and legible fashion, all required paperwork associated with freight.
• Move tractor to the loading dock and attach preloaded trailer as needed.
• Drive to and deliver customer orders according to a predetermined route; handle deliveries of urgent orders using small straight truck and/or van.
• Unload products from the trailer and transport items into designated customer storage areas.
• Perform damage-control checks on items and contact supervisor about removing orders according to company policy.
• Verify delivery of items with customer and obtain proper signatures; collect money (cash or checks) where required.
• Load customer returns onto trailer and secure trailer doors.
• Unload damaged goods and customer returns at the driver check-in dock and complete necessary paperwork.
• Unload pallets, insulated blankets, Power Walker/Hand carts and remove trash from trailers as required.
• Complete daily record of hours of service and enter in log in accordance with Federal DOT, state, and company requirements.
• Perform “post-trip safety check” on the vehicle, secure tractor and trailer and/or “Red Tag” for repair or maintenance as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in cab, loading dock area, and keep trailers clear and clean as required.
• At the end of the shift, secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 6–12 months of experience.
• Non-Commercial Driver’s License.
• Meet the medical requirements of the DOT.
• Successful driving experience.
• Must be 21 years old.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

Pay

$21.00 training wage, then component pay.