Description
Primary Job Responsibilities: Perform driving to, and unloading of product to a customer’s location. Make pickups as determined by dispatch. Over the road 2-3 nights per week.
- Inspect truck before and after trips and submit report indicating truck condition to your Supervisor for further repair as needed.
- Check radiator and washer fluid to maintain the tractor-trailer.
- Inspect load and ensure that the load is locked in and secured with load locks and straps.
- Must be able to maneuver truck into loading and unloading position as needed.
- Must be able to unload the truck for customer delivery.
- Must be able to break down load, and deliver to each department as required by store.
- Obtain customers signature, and any other document required (i.e. DSD)
- Maintain accurate records of product carried, delivered, and returned, (empty racks, pallets or damaged goods) and related cash, checks, and money orders.
- Maintain telephone contact with Supervisor to receive instructions or to be dispatched to a different location.
- If working in an OTR (Over the Road Driver) function must comply with state and federal weigh station regulations and related paperwork.
- If working in an OTR function must maintain accurate driver log according to regulations.
- Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations or business need.
Qualification/Profile:
- Provide outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations.
- Reads and writes in English the bill of lading to determine assignment.
- Maintains all required certifications required by DOT company safety programs.
- Must be able to push, pull, lift and rotate. PDL (Physical Demand Limit) generally is at 60-70 lbs with occasional PDL at 150 lbs.
- Works well in a team environment including able to work with a diverse group of people from all aspects of the Dutch Farms business.
- Works well with a minimal amount of supervision and is a productive member of his/her department by adhering to all Dutch Farms, Ins policies.
Specific Experience/Training
- Ability to operate and maintain equipment in a safe manner at all times.
- CDL class A license is required.
- Ideal candidate would have 1 or more years of experience as a Over the Road truck driver.
- Must be able to work in severe weather conditions; both heat and cold.
- Ability to make overnight runs as required by shipping needs.
Salary Description
$80,000 - $100,000