Truck Driver CDL Class A - Home Daily - Starting Pay $23.81hr

Stratas Foods, headquartered in Cordova, TN, is a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company, combining over 200 years of experience. We provide value-added, branded, and custom-formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient, and Retail sectors, with a commitment to being the most valued supplier in the private label retail bottled oils market.

About the role

This position involves performing routine skilled work in the operation of motor trucks and light-duty motor equipment, with safety as the primary objective. The role adheres to established GMP, Safety, and Stratas Foods procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full trailer loads of 20+ pallets to Stratas Foods customers throughout the Northeast within a 250-mile radius, returning home every night.
• Minimal product handling using electric jacks to move freight.
• Work Monday through Friday with occasional weekends.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate paperwork and records related to shipment of deliveries.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment operational records.
• Obtain and exchange information, respond to inquiries, or direct questions regarding shipments to the appropriate source.
• Comply with state laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid CDL Class A New Jersey driver's license.
• 3–5 years’ experience operating motor-driven equipment.
• Knowledge of motor equipment principles to detect defective operation.
• Clean driving record with an updated MVR.
• Updated DOT Physical card.
• Ability to pass a road test.
• Knowledge of the Northeast Region.
• Ability to drive either manual or automatic transmissions.
• Knowledge of the food service industry is a plus.

Work Environment

• Performed in both standard office and manufacturing plant environments.
• Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil, and smoke may occur.
• Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, appropriate clothing, hard hat) is required in manufacturing plants.
• Activities include extended periods of sitting and standing.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, walking, and climbing as required in a manufacturing environment.
• On feet for most of the shift with occasional lifting, climbing stairs, and ladders, including rail cars and trucks.
• Use of hands, arms, and fingers.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in small spaces, and work at heights.

Sensory & Mental Requirements

• Good listening skills and public speaking abilities to communicate with both hourly and salaried personnel.
• Ability to determine the purpose of communications and prioritize accordingly.
• Perform sensory testing on in-process and finished product samples, distinguishing issues by taste, smell, or sight.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and multitasking abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to accommodate a fast-paced environment.

Pay

$23.81 per hour

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision