Summary/Objective

This position drives a tractor-trailer to move all materials required to and from production plant and warehouses. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure drivers are operating as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Keeps empty trailers at production docks available for loading product off the lines

• Moves trailers from production docks to warehouse docks

• Announces the arrival of a transfer trailer to the warehouse using the proper form of communication

• Jockeys trailers throughout plant, warehouses and yards

• Makes local customer deliveries and acts as occasional fleet driver back up

• Pick up at local area vendors as required

• Checks and maintains fuel and oil levels in all trailer reefers and reports any malfunctions or maintenance required to supervisor

• Assists in loading, unloading, pallet sorting or any other jobs as instructed by supervisor

• Requires flexible maneuverability to operate trucks, tractors, lift trucks and pallet jacks

• Communicates with Supervisors, Material Handlers, and Forklift Operators to assure proper movement of trailers throughout the plant and warehouse

• Complies with all procedures following an accident

• Completes all required paperwork as assigned, including the Driver Truck Tracker Trailer Inspection Report and Food Safety Management System

• Required to pick up Fleet drivers on the road

• Maintains regular, predictable attendance

• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

Job Knowledge

Quality of work

Job Safety

Cost Control

Teamwork & Leadership

Collaboration & Communication

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an environment with the following conditions

• Exposure to hot or cold climate continuously

• Exposure to chemical frequently

• Exposure to noise and vibration frequently

• Exposure to wet, humid or icy conditions frequently

• The use of steel-toed safety shoes, long pants, hard hats in the warehouse and other personal protective equipment is required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Stand - frequently

Stoop/Bend – frequently

Squat - frequently

Crawl - occasionally

Climb Stairs or ladders - frequently

Reach – chest level, above or below - frequently

Push - 70 lbs. occasionally

Pull - 70 lbs. occasionally

Lift/carry- 70 lbs. frequently

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department. Overtime and weekend work is required at times as approved by supervisor. Provides vacation coverage as needed.

Travel

None is required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Basic mechanical aptitude

• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.

• CDL class A license and forklift license

• 3-6 months tractor trailer driving experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment

• 1-3 years tractor trailer driving experience

• 3-6 months forklift experience