Van Driver - Bartlett, IL
Get Fresh Produce · Bartlett, IL · 1 wk ago
Management$19.5/hrInternship
About the Role
Get Fresh Produce, a FreshEdge LLC company, operates a modern distribution fleet of 125 fully refrigerated trucks, all maintained and fueled on-site. Our drivers use individual tablets to process deliveries electronically, track routes and hours of service, and communicate with the team. We focus on consistency in customer service, quality, food safety, reporting, and technology.
Responsibilities
- Hand unload and deliver freight to restaurants using a hand-cart/2-wheel dolly and ramps
- Drive throughout the Midwest within a ~250-mile radius of Bartlett, IL
- Flexibility with route changes
- Lift, push, or pull up to 75 lbs with no assistance
- Adhere to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a Class D license (CDL drivers are also encouraged to apply)
- Must meet DOT testing and physical requirements
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Must live within 40 miles of Bartlett, IL or be willing to relocate
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
Skills
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 75 lbs
- Comfortable with hand unloading and delivery using hand-carts/ramps
- Knowledge of DOT regulations
- Flexibility with route changes
Pay
Hourly base rate determined by license type:
- Class D Day Shift: $19.50/hour
Overtime paid after 40 hours worked. Average workweek: 40-55 hours. Paid via direct deposit weekly.
Schedule
- 5-day workweek: Monday - Saturday (Saturday is a full, mandatory workday)
- Off: Sunday and one other day during the week
- Day shift start time: Typically 7:00 AM (may vary)
- Home daily or nightly
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (starts after 60 days of employment)
- Life insurance
- 401K with company match (after 1 year)
- Paid personal and vacation days (start earning after 120 days)
- Paid holidays (available after 120 days)
Equipment
- Reefer box trucks with automatic transmission