CDL Driver

Job Summary: The CDL Driver transports ingredients, finished goods, pallets, and other materials between locations. The CDL Driver is responsible for operating a commercial vehicle, ensuring timely deliveries, maintaining accurate records, and complying with all federal, state and company safety regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Operate commercial vehicles safely and efficiently
• Transport ingredients, finished goods, pallets, equipment and other materials to and from designated locations safely and on time
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle and trailer inspections
• Load and unload ingredients, finished goods, pallets, equipment and other materials using a forklift or pallet jack
• Secure cargo to prevent damage in transit
• Complete and maintain accurate inspection reports, delivery records, and other required documentation
• Follow all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, traffic laws, and company policies
• Maintain appropriate communication through expected channels, reporting any delays, hazards, safety issues, damage to persons or property, and vehicle maintenance needs promptly
• Participate in inventory counts
• Identify opportunities for process improvements or cost savings
• Responsible for reporting food safety issues
• Adhere to all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks in assigned areas

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License
• Clear driving record and ability to pass DOT drug and alcohol screening
• Ability to pass company background check and drug/alcohol screening
• Minimum of two years commercial driving experience
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards
• Experience driving a forklift and using a pallet jack
• Experience working in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred
• Ability to learn and apply company standards, including but not limited to, lock-out/tag-out, safety practices, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), warehouse safety rules, company policies, etc.
• Ability to apply basic math skills to daily work
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years old
• Excellent customer service and communication (oral/written) skills
• Strong initiative, problem solving, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Reliable and willing to commit to attendance expectations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and Microsoft Teams
• Experience using WMS and RF scanning systems
• Ability to work successfully with all levels of employees and management
• Experience and/or ability to excel in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment
• Ability to communicate and understand instructions in English

The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Working Conditions/Physical Factors:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand or drive for up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to operate a forklift or pallet jack safely
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds or more on frequent basis
• Individual will be on production or warehouse floor with exposure to heat, dust and allergens such as nuts, peanuts, dairy and grains

• Must be able to ascend and descend building stairways and ramps to perform tasks required in job description
• Position requires frequent sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, grasping, bending and twisting
• Ability to work and drive in various weather conditions and traffic conditions
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles and buildings frequently to move goods and perform vehicle and trailer inspections
• Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required

Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to serve as a guideline. Management retains the ability to adjust job responsibilities as needed.